Gastelum’s Crucial Test in High Leverage | St. Louis Cardinals News

The Cardinals’ young reliever Luis Gastelum faced a brutal learning curve when his best pitch cost them the lead in a one-run game — a stark reminder of how tough it is to develop bullpen arms compared to starters or hitters. Manager Oliver Marmol admits they’re more patient with starters, but relievers need high-leverage experience right now — and Gastelum’s been handed mostly blowout innings. Still, he’s committed to rising through the fire, and the team sees him and Matthew Liberatore as the future of their bullpen — even if the path to there is rocky and unpredictable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b679ba1ae8a26c2a