Cardinals strategize a lean 2026 rotation, prioritizing cost-conscious external bets and solid internal depth after a 2025 revenue setback. With Miles Mikolas and possibly Sonny Gray off the books, St. Louis Eyes one- or two-pitch external anchors while grooming Liberatore, Pallante, McGreevy, and Matthews to shoulder innings. Targets span Márquez, Ober, Detmers, and Young, offering a mix of upside and affordability to kickstart a new era.