PT TOMORROW: NL Central—St. Louis bolsters rotation at deadline

St. Louis Cardinals

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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