The St. Louis Cardinals are not anticipated to form any big-money moves earlier to finalizing their Opening Day list but still could make a few under-the-radar increases within the coming weeks.
Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak shows up to feel sure with a beginning turn including Sonny Gray, Miles Mikolas, Steven Matz, Kyle Gibson and Spear Lynn — whether that’s astute or not.
With that said, there are a few captivating arms on the showcase who seem outstandingly reinforce the pitching staff without breaking the bank. One of those hurlers as of now is looking for a modern bargain.
“Free operator right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi, an All-Star starter in 2019, is throwing without limitations and looking to sign a major association bargain within the coming weeks,” MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported Monday. “Odorizzi, 33, has pitched off the hill this offseason before evaluators from 10 to 12 groups.”
Odorizzi posted a 4.40 Time with an 86-to-35 strikeout-to-walk proportion, .258 batting normal against and a 1.33 WHIP in 106 1/3 innings between the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves in 2022.
The experienced had surgery on his tossing bear which took him out for the entirety of the 2023 season but may be an impactful addition if he might deliver anyplace near to his career numbers — 74-69 with a 3.99 Period (103 Time+) over 11 seasons.
The Cardinals would be astute to require a shot on Odorizzi on a team-friendly bargain to move forward upon their current depth with a player who may exceptionally reasonably gotten to be a backbone within the revolution this season.
