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Gastelum’s Crucial Test in High Leverage | St. Louis Cardinals News
The Cardinals’ young reliever Luis Gastelum faced a brutal learning curve when his best pitch cost them the lead in a one-run game — a stark reminder of how tough it is to develop bullpen arms compared to starters or hitters. Manager Oliver Marmol admits they’re more patient with starters, but relievers need high-leverage experience right now — and Gastelum’s been handed mostly blowout innings. Still, he’s committed to rising through the fire, and the team sees him and Matthew Liberatore as the future of their bullpen — even if the path to there is rocky and unpredictable. Listen in…
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