Leahy's Breakout: Cardinals' Rotation's Game Changer

0:00On March 29th, the St. Louis Cardinals went all in on a rebuild this off-season, trading veterans for a bunch of top-pitching prospects like Hunter. Dobbins and Richard Fitz, now they're banking on unproven arms to carry the load in 2026, with almost no starters who have big league experience under their belts. Stats Guru, Thomas Nestico, dropped a bowl prediction, reliever-turned-starter, Kyle Lehi will leave the entire staff in FWAR this year. Lehi already showed out last season, ranking third on the Cardinals in FWAAR behind Sonny Gray and Matthew Libertor, and he did it all out of the bullpen. That's no small fee for a guy who spent four years relieving. Folks are buzzing because Lehi has the tools to make the jump, a six-pitch mix, killer command, and one of the best sweepers in baseball. Many expect Libertor to dominate, but Nestico sees Lehi thriving in a starter's role. If he locks down the number three or four spot, his innings could skyrocket, pushing

1:01him to a career high-war that tops the staff. His off-speed stuff and zone control make him a sneaky, reliable option. Keep an eye on Lehi as the Cardinals chase that young talent payoff. This could be the breakout that flips their rotation upside down. From around the league, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today. I'm Corey, with the story.