Liberatore, a value-price arm, faces a Reds lineup that can be volatile. His recent form and velocity trends will determine whether he can deliver a solid start and snag a win, making him a speculative stack pivot on this slate.

Liberatore’s two-start slate pairs CIN and MIL; innings stability exists but strikeout ceiling may cap weekly upside in shallow leagues.

Liberatore shone for STL, delivering 5 1/3 innings of efficient work with limited baserunners and several strikeouts against the A’s lineup. His steady handling of the A’s bats helped the Cardinals claim the series and provides a blueprint for STL’s left-handed depth in September.

Liberatore draws a favorable matchup against the Oakland lineup, offering a path to 14–21 DK depending on his control and long-ball suppression. His value role opens cheap exposure to Coors-field stacks and key hitters.

Liberatore navigated early trouble and settled into a solid, velocity-tuned effort, peaking near 93 mph and logging timely K’s, but exiting after a robust shift that kept Cincinnati at bay. The win hinged on bullpen resilience and timely offense, with Liberatore’s late strike-sequence sparking the rally.