Cardinals Give Erick Fedde Another Start Against Braves Amid Trade Deadline Plans

The St. Louis Cardinals have decided to keep Erick Fedde in their starting rotation despite his recent struggles, giving him another start against the Atlanta Braves. Fedde has had a rough stretch, including allowing 17 earned runs over his last three starts and posting a 6.54 ERA in his last seven games, but the team is hoping he can regain form and potentially serve as a trade asset before the July 31 trade deadline. Manager Oliver Marmol acknowledged that factors beyond performance influenced the decision, with the Cardinals considering the trade deadline and the potential to create roster flexibility for pitching prospect Michael McGreevy. Fedde’s contract situation and versatility as a starter are seen as valuable for trade possibilities, even as his recent outings have been disappointing. Meanwhile, fans and analysts note the Cardinals’ rotation struggles, with other pitchers like Miles Mikolas also underperforming, making the rotation likely to change after the trade deadline. The team remains cautious but committed to giving Fedde a chance to improve before making a final decision.