Leahy’s Workload Could Decide Cardinals’ Season | St. Louis Cardinals News

St. Louis Cardinals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Kyle Leahy’s season turned around from April struggles to elite starter form, now boasting a 1.38 ERA over his last 10 starts — but the real story is his unprecedented 122.1 innings, already his most in a career year. The Cardinals are now weighing a strategic shift: keep him starting for now, then move him to the bullpen later to preserve his health as they chase a playoff spot. They’re eyeing top prospect Quinn Mathews as a potential sixth starter to help space out Leahy’s appearances. Leahy, focused on his role and grateful for the team’s trust, is ready to go every five days — and the…