PT TOMORROW: NL Central—St. Louis bolsters rotation at deadline
Aug 1 2014
With question marks surrounding the rotation behind Adam Wainwright (RHP, STL) and Lance Lynn (RHP, STL), the Cardinals' front office was proactive in adding a couple of established starters.
Following a breakout 2013 campaign, it's been a rough year for Justin Masterson (RHP, STL), who had a 5.51 ERA in 19 starts with Cleveland. Perhaps his time spent on the disabled list resting his knee, along with a change of scenery, can change his fortunes. His 3.83 xERA says he hasn't been as bad as his ERA suggests, as a 35 percent hit rate and 65 percent strand rates have played a part.
However, Masterson's lack of control has been the main reason for his struggles. In 134 appearances (125 starts) over the previous four...
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