Michael McGreevy has consistently excelled in every MLB opportunity he’s been given, most recently with a dominant shutout long-relief performance against the New York Mets. He pitched 5.2 innings, allowed just one hit, struck out five, and earned the win, proving he’s ready for a permanent spot in the St. Louis Cardinals’ starting rotation.
In his five career MLB appearances, McGreevy has posted impressive numbers—4-0 with a 1.57 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 28.2 innings. Cardinals’ manager Oliver Marmol praised his performance, noting that McGreevy remained in control throughout the outing, generating weak contact and keeping composure.
The Cardinals called McGreevy up in a pinch with a taxed bullpen and a doubleheader, and he delivered in a tie game, helping secure a win.
During Spring Training, McGreevy showed his potential as a top candidate for a rotation spot, finishing with a 1.08 ERA, .600 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts in 16.2 innings. The Cardinals had McGreevy start the season in Triple-A for depth, a decision that was meant to safeguard the rotation.
With injuries to other starters, McGreevy has shown he’s ready to contribute at the big league level.
As the Cardinals focus on developing youth while still aiming to compete for a playoff spot, McGreevy is a key piece of the team’s future and could be their best option for immediate success.
The team could consider moving one or two veteran starters—Miles Mikolas, Erick Fedde, or Steven Matz—to make room for McGreevy.
All three are over 30 and have contracts expiring after 2025, so the Cardinals may look to trade one of them, especially with McGreevy proving he belongs in the rotation now and in the future.
