Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?

Taking a stab at the 26 Cardinals we expect to see at Busch Stadium and explaining the team's thought process behind the moves.
Sun, Mar 16
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Cardinals name Sonny Gray Opening Day starter; concern over shaky spring minimal
Gray's outing was abysmal against a Marlins lineup that didn't exactly pack much star power but still beat the Cardinals 11-5.
Sat, Mar 15
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Shohei Ohtani, other award winners to wear gold MLB logo patches that will go into trading cards
MLB award winners will now be recognizable through the patches on their jerseys, giving way to a new line of rare trading cards.
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Thu, Mar 13
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In acquiring Phil Maton, Cardinals add bullpen depth — and finally sign a free agent
The Cardinals believe Maton can provide stability and help mentor the multitude of young arms in St. Louis this season.
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Wed, Mar 12
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As Cardinals try to finalize right-handed relief options, a 6-pack has emerged
The most experimental portion of the roster is also the area that will be under the most scrutiny in close games.
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MLB breakout candidates: Brooks Lee, Ivan Herrera and others set to leap forward in 2025
These are the players who have exhausted their prospect-eligibility but still are primed to make their first significant impact in the bigs.
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Tue, Mar 11
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Cardinals position battles: Areas to watch as spring competition heats up
Victor Scott II or Michael Siani remains the most compelling question of Cardinals camp.
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MLB Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking fans’ optimism in 2025 for all 30 teams
For the fourth year in a row, we asked readers a simple question: Are you optimistic about your favorite MLB team in 2025?
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