St. Louis Cardinals Adjust Rotation and Weigh Trade Talks Amid Injuries

St. Louis Cardinals six-man rotation Hunter Dobbins Ramon Urias injury Sandy Alcantara trade speculation

The St. Louis Cardinals announced they will move to a six‑man pitching rotation, adding right‑hander Hunter Dobbins as the sixth starter. Dobbins, who recently earned a win out of the bullpen, is expected to start within the next few days. Meanwhile, outfielder Ramon Urias’s rehab assignment was delayed after he suffered a new left‑elbow injury, extending his stay on the injured list.

At the trade deadline, analysts have speculated that the Cardinals could target former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins, a deal that would involve a $56 million contract and the exchange of prospects such as JoJo Romero, Dustin May or Riley O’Brien. The team, sitting 32‑28 and second in the NL Central, is balancing rebuilding goals with a chance to improve its rotation.

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Cardinals Announce Updates On Rotation Plan And Ramon Urias Injury [lastwordonsports.com]

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Cardinals Unlikely Trade Concept Boosts Rotation With $56 Million Marlins Ace [heavy.com]

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