5 starting pitching targets for St. Louis Cardinals after recent injuries

Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Pineda #35 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in the first inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Pineda #35 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in the first inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /

Michael Pineda

Once one of the brightest young pitchers in the game, Michael Pineda has seen a resurgence in his career since joining the Minnesota Twins.

During his time in the Twin Cities, Pineda has pitched to the tune of an ERA of 3.80 across 282 innings. Unlike the other pitchers on this list, Pineda has had a bit of an issue staying on the field, capping out at 146 innings during his 3 year stint in Minnesota. What Pineda does bring to the table though is a live arm with great stuff, who is very effective in the innings he is given.

With clubs already beginning spring training and not much of a market has materialized for him, Pineda should be able to be had on a buy low contract, something the St. Louis front office cannot overlook at this moment. Worst case scenario, Pineda joins the growing list of injured Cardinal starters. In what ever innings he can offer though, he would provide a boost to the club that needs pitching wherever it can find it.

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