Opening Day 2027: A New Era for the Cardinals
As the sun rises on the long-awaited Opening Day of the 2027 season, the date remains a mystery. But one thing is for sure: fans are hoping it falls in the month of April. With the departure of Sonny Gray, whose $25 million mutual option was rejected by the Cardinals, the team is left without a clear ace. And to add to the uncertainty, they entered camp without a set starting rotation.
The Cardinals have been known for their strong pitching staff in recent years, with Gray being a key contributor. But with his departure, the team will have to rely on a new crop of talented pitchers to lead them to victory.
As the players take the field for the first time in the 2027 season, all eyes will be on the mound, waiting to see who will step up as the new ace for the Cardinals. Will it be a seasoned veteran or a young up-and-comer? Only time will tell.
But one thing is certain: the Cardinals are determined to make this season a successful one, despite the absence of a clear ace. With a strong lineup and a determined spirit, they are ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.
So as we eagerly await the start of the 2027 season, let’s remember that in baseball, anything can happen. And for the Cardinals, that means a new era of pitching and a chance to prove themselves as a top team in the league.
iting up for the 2026 rotation
It’s Opening Day 2027: Who Will Make the Cut in the Cardinals’ Rotation?
Bye Bye Sonny: Cardinals Lose Their Ace and Face Uncertainty in the Rotation
It’s Opening Day 2027 and the Cardinals are facing a major question mark in their rotation. With the departure of Sonny Gray and uncertainty surrounding their current starters, the team is left wondering who will make the cut in their rotation for the upcoming season.
The Cardinals entered spring training without a clear ace and without knowing which five starters would break camp in the rotation. While the spring training games have provided some answers, the question still remains: who will be in the rotation come 2027?
There is no guarantee that any of the current starters will still be in the rotation in 2027. Injuries, performance, and other factors could lead to changes in the rotation. Even top prospects like Andre Pallante, Michael McGreevy, and Matthew Liberatore are not immune to potentially losing their spot in the rotation.
Pallante, with his spotty control and high ERA, is a prime candidate to pitch his way out of the rotation. While McGreevy and Liberatore have shown promise, there are concerns about their ability to sustain their performance over a full season.
The unfortunate reality is that the Cardinals’ pitching prospects have been hit hard by injuries, leaving a major gap in the 2026 pitching depth. This means that even if the current starters do make the cut in 2027, there is no guarantee that they will be able to maintain their spot in the rotation.
So while the Cardinals may have some promising young arms in their rotation, there is still a level of uncertainty surrounding their future. Only time will tell who will make the cut in the rotation for the 2027 season.
