The Cardinals’ season just got darker after a brutal 13-1 loss to the Orioles, dropping them below .500 and deepening their postseason doubts. Matthew Liberatore, their Opening Day starter and the guy they traded Sonny Gray for, struggled mightily—giving up eight runs in just four innings. With Pallante and Dobbins sidelined (Dobbins possibly out for good), and no ready-made replacements in the minors, the Cards are stuck. Moving Liberatore to the bullpen isn’t an option in this rebuilding phase, and promoting young arms like Doyle or Cijintje too soon could backfire. Unless they sign a starter, Liberatore’s rotation spot is locked in—for now, at least.

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