Matthew Liberatore

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore will begin the season in the Cardinals' bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Liberatore competed with Zack Thompson for the final rotation spot but lost after struggling to a 6.32 ERA in 15 2/3 innings this spring. He posted a 5.25 ERA in 22 outings (11 starts) with the Cardinals in 2023.

Matthew Liberatore has been placed on the 15-day IL due to lower back tightness, retroactive to August 19th.

Fantasy Impact

Liberatore was initially given a few extra days rest between starts due to back pain, but now the Cardinals have decided he needs an IL stint to get right. Jacob Barnes has had his contract selected and joins the 40-man roster.

Matthew Liberatore turned in a dominant performance on Thursday, allowing just two hits and no walks over eight scoreless innings while striking out seven to earn his first win of the season as the Cardinals defeated the Rays by a score of 5-2.

Fantasy Impact

With this stellar outing, Liberatore lowered his season ERA to 5.72 and improved his record to 2-4.

Matthew Liberatore will start for the Cardinals on Wednesday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Liberatore will try to help the Cardinals avoid losing a third straight game in this series against Miami. He has posted a 5.68 ERA this season in eight games (seven starts).

Matthew Liberatore lasted just 4.1 innings, allowing seven hits, one walk, and three earned runs while striking out one, resulting in his third loss of the season.

Fantasy Impact

With a 5.68 ERA through seven starts, Liberatore has yet to find consistent success on the mound.