Cardinals 2026 Rotation Projection: Who Survives the Rebuild?

The Cardinals have cleared the decks for 2026, but who is actually going to pitch? Bernie Miklasz analyzes the "Six-Pack" of internal candidates fighting for a roster spot and reveals the top prospects Baseball America says are ready to launch. Key Takeaways: * The Void: With Gray, Mikolas, and Fedde gone, the Cardinals must replace over 50% of their 2025 starts. * The "Six-Pack": A breakdown of the internal competition including Liberatore, May, and Pallante. * The Experience Gap: Why the projected rotation averages only 35 career starts per man. * Veteran Targets: Potential free agent stop-gaps like Adrian Houser, Jose Quintana, and Tyler Mahle. * Prospect Watch: Why Liam Doyle, Tanner Franklin, and Ixan Henderson are rocketing up the rankings. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices