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PROSPECT: Matthew Liberatore, SP, St. Louis Cardinals
ANALYSIS: An elite prospect coming out of high school, Liberatore was selected by the Rays with the 16th overall pick in 2018. The Rays traded him to the Cardinals as part of the deal that sent Randy Arozarena to Tampa Bay, so Cardinals fans have been wanting big returns from Liberatore, and his performance in St. Louis before 2023 hadn’t exactly won over the fanbase.
His early-season performance has shown a much-improved pitcher, as he’s yet to allow an earned run, striking out 14 over 10 innings for Memphis in two starts. His fastball is now maxing out at 97, and he’s averaging 93-94 with his 4-seamer and sinker, an increase of a couple of ticks.
He’s also featuring an impressive new shape on his curveball, and it’s been generating significant swing and miss. Add in his already excellent slider and changeup, and Liberatore offers a five-pitch mix that could instantly help at the back of the Cardinals’ rotation.
VERDICT: With Jake Woodford struggling out of the gate, Liberatore’s shot might be sooner rather than later. Grab him while you can.
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