The St. Louis Cardinals have made a significant adjustment to their pitching rotation as they prepare for their upcoming series against the Colorado Rockies. Right-hander Michael McGreevy has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Monday's game, marking an important opportunity for the 25-year-old, who has struggled with a 4.22 ERA in his five appearances this season. Manager Oli Marmol emphasized the move is part of a strategy to manage the workload of Matthew Liberatore, who will skip his scheduled start to recuperate after pitching a career-high 100 innings this season.

With the Cardinals’ pitching staff struggling recently, recording the worst ERA in franchise history at 5.76, the decision to promote McGreevy is seen as a potential spark. Liberatore, despite his recent hiccup in velocity, is expected to bounce back well. This lineup shuffle highlights the organization’s focus on both immediate performance and long-term player development as they look to stabilize their pitching efforts.