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Back to EpisodesCardinals' 2026 Opening Day Roster: Strengths & Surprises
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The St. Louis Cardinals 2026 opening day roster is set, with Matthew Liberatore starting the season. The rotation includes Dustin May, Michael McGreevy, Andre Pallante, and Kyle Leahy. Dustin May showed significant gains, while McGreevy is a reliable innings eater. The bullpen features Riley O’Brien as closer, with JoJo Romero and Matt Svanson in setup roles.
Young hitters like JJ Wetherholt, Nolan Gorman, and Nelson Velazquez are shining, with Wetherholt leading off and Gorman ready for a breakout. The projected batting order includes Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, Ivan Herrera, Gorman, Velazquez, Pedro Pages, Jordan Walker, and Victor Scott.
On the bench, Yohel Pozo, Ramon Urias, Thomas Saggese, and Jose Fermin provide depth. Roster spots for Wetherholt and Velazquez are open via moves like designating players or trades.
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