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Cardinals' Michael McGreevy: Shelled over 1.2 innings
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McGreevy (4-9) took the loss Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two over 1.2 innings.
McGreevy needed 63 pitches (40 strikes) to record just five outs and matched his career high by allowing seven runs. After laboring through a two-run first inning, the right-hander unraveled in the second and allowed seven baserunners -- including five straight to end his outing -- as Chicago plated five more runs. The abbreviated appearance was a stark contrast to his recent stretch, where he completed at least six innings in eight of his previous nine starts. It also marked the shortest start of his career, surpassing his previous low of four innings. McGreevy has now lost consecutive starts and will carry a 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 76:29 K:BB into his next scheduled outing Sunday against the Blue Jays.
The Cardinals optioned Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Dobbins gave up four earned runs in 5.1 innings while serving in a piggyback role Monday, and he'll now head back to Triple-A to make room in the bullpen for Peter Strzelecki. Despite a poor showing Monday, Dobbins still owns a 3.74 ERA through 33.2 innings in the majors and could potentially rejoin St. Louis' rotation soon if the Cardinals unload another starter before the trade deadline.
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Cardinals' Peter Strzelecki: Added to bullpen
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The Cardinals selected Strzelecki's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
After signing a minor-league deal with the Cardinals on Saturday, Strzelecki will now grab a spot in the big-league bullpen, filling the roster spot vacated by Hunter Dobbins. Strzelecki hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024, but he posted a 3.94 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 38:6 K:BB in 32 innings between the Yankees' and Brewers' Triple-A affiliates.
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Cardinals' Blaze Jordan: Exiting starting lineup
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Jordan is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
Jordan had started each of the previous nine tilts, but he will take a seat Tuesday. Jose Fermin is handling third base and batting eighth for the Cardinals.
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Cardinals' Ramon Urias: Exits rehab game after HBP
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Urias (elbows) was removed from a rehab game at Triple-A Memphis on Sunday after being hit on the elbow by a pitch, Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Urias was played in his second rehab game as he works his way back from tennis elbow in both arms. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Urias is "staying there for now" on his rehab assignment at Memphis, so it appears he's avoided a serious setback. It's unclear whether he'll be able to play Tuesday, however. Urias has been sidelined since early May.
Cardinals' Hunter Dobbins: Tosses 5.1 frames in piggyback role
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Dobbins allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Monday.
As expected, Dobbins piggybacked starter Matthew Liberatore, who lasted only 3.2 innings while giving up three runs. Dobbins was the slightly more efficient and effective hurler, and he gave St. Louis more depth with 85 pitches to Liberatore's 67, though neither pitcher was particularly impressive. It remains to be seen how Dobbins will be deployed moving forward -- he could continue to piggyback Liberatore, but there's also a possibility he moves into the rotation if Liberatore continues to struggle or if another starter is traded before the deadline.
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Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore: Lasts just 3.2 frames Monday
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Liberatore (5-8) took the loss against the Cubs on Monday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 3.2 innings.
Liberatore never seemed to settle in, giving up a run in each of the first, second and third frames. He was pulled with two outs in the fourth and replaced by Hunter Dobbins, who finished off the final 5.1 innings for St. Louis. Dobbins was only slightly more effective in yielding four runs, though his season ERA of 3.74 is vastly superior to Liberatore's 5.26 mark. It remains to be seen if the two will continue to work in a piggyback situation, but Liberatore is at least tentatively lined up to make his next start in Toronto this weekend.
Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore: Piggyback with Dobbins on Monday
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Liberatore is expected to be piggybacked by Hunter Dobbins in Monday's start versus the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
The opposition is slashing .358/.463/.627 off Liberatore the third time through the batting order, so the southpaw will likely be allowed to face the lineup just twice before turning things over to Dobbins. Liberatore has collected a 5.18 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 95:38 K:BB over 99 innings covering 20 starts for St. Louis this season.
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Cardinals' Hunter Dobbins: Piggybacking with Liberatore
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Dobbins is expected to piggyback Matthew Liberatore in Monday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
It had seemed as though Dobbins would draw another spot start this week, but instead he will follow Liberatore out of the bullpen in a tandem outing Monday. Dobbins tossed six shutout frames in a start last week against the Angels and holds a 3.18 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB across 28.1 innings with St. Louis this season. The righty could receive regular turns in the Cardinals' rotation soon if the club trades Dustin May at the deadline.
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Cardinals' Nathan Church: In long-side platoon
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Church is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Cubs.
It marks the fourth straight time that the left-handed-hitting Church has been absent from the lineup versus a southpaw (in this case, David Peterson). Jose Fermin will patrol center field for the Cardinals in Monday's series opener.
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Cardinals' Jack Gurevitch: Has five-homer week
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Gurevitch clubbed five home runs last week for High-A Peoria, bringing his season total to 20.
A third-round selection in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft, Gurevitch's first full pro season has been a dandy, as he's turned in a .297/.384/.547 batting line with 20 long balls and a 40:107 BB:K. He's been particularly good in July, posting a 1.145 OPS. The 22-year-old Gurevitch has split his time between first and third base this season.
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar: Appears off bench Sunday
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Nootbaar (illness) drew a walk and fouled out in two plate appearances off the bench in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Reds.
Nootbaar didn't start Sunday's game after exiting Saturday's 7-0 win when he experienced dehydration and lightheadedness. However, his absence from the lineup Sunday likely had more to do with the Reds starting a lefty (Andrew Abbott), as Nootbaar entered the game once Abbott exited. Nootbaar will be available to play Monday against the Cubs, though with lefty David Peterson slated to start, Nootbaar isn't guaranteed to be included in the lineup.
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Cardinals' Riley O'Brien: Unavailable Sunday due to illness
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O'Brien was unavailable to pitch in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Reds due to illness, John Denton of Roundtable.io reports.
The illness provides an explanation as to why O'Brien didn't appear in the ninth inning when the game was knotted up. The Cardinals closer should be considered day-to-day. If a save chance arises Monday versus the Cubs and O'Brien remains unavailable, George Soriano or Ryne Stanek could be used.
Burleson went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Reds.
Burleson collected his sixth multi-hit effort in the last nine games with this performance. He's also driven in a run in consecutive contests. Burleson's power has dried up a bit -- he has gone 14 games without a home run, logging five doubles and five RBI in that span. He's hitting .289 with an .819 OPS, 15 home runs, 71 RBI, 56 runs scored, 26 doubles, one triple and three stolen bases over 104 contests this season, so fantasy managers will have to satisfied with consistency while waiting for his over-the-fence swing to return.
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Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Smacks homer Sunday
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Herrera went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Reds.
Herrera logged multiple hits for the second game in a row. He also ended a 14-game power drought when he went yard in the third inning off Andrew Abbott. Herrera is batting .244 with a .748 OPS, 12 home runs, 44 RBI, 65 runs scored, 15 doubles, one triple and six stolen bases over 104 contests this season. He continues to see steady time between catcher and designated hitter.
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Cardinals' Kyle Leahy: Turns in another quality start
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Leahy allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine over six innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Sunday.
Leahy continues to impress -- this was the first time he's allowed multiple runs since June 17 versus the Padres. Over his four outings in July, he's given up just three runs across 20 innings while adding a 21:3 K:BB. Leahy is now at a 3.55 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 88:34 K:BB through 101.1 innings over 20 starts this season. While his 3.0 BB/9 is a bit of a concern, Leahy is doing a good job of limiting damage, especially over the last month-plus. His next start is projected to be at Toronto.
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