The Cardinals might not need to look far for their next big deadline “acquisition.” In fact, he may already be here. Michael McGreevy took the mound Monday night against the Colorado Rockies and delivered the kind of outing that gets attention. He threw 7 innings, 1 earned run, and his first win of the season. It wasn’t just solid — it was composed, efficient, and exactly what the Cardinals needed from a young arm trying to earn a permanent spot. Exactly what Manager Oli Marmol was hoping for.
Will this be a Spot Start for Michael McGreevy
After the game, manager Marmol didn’t hide his enthusiasm. “I hope it’s not a spot start,” he told MLB.com’s John Denton. Translation? This might be the beginning of something more.
McGreevy has made a few starts for the Cardinals over the last two seasons, but this year feels different. For a team trying to hang in the Wild Card race while also transitioning into its next phase, the timing makes sense. Both Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde are on expiring contracts. Both have struggled. And McGreevy — who’s been consistent in the minors and showed flashes in limited big-league looks — could be the obvious next man up.
Oli Marmol has High Hopes for McGreevy
Oli Marmol also echoed that thinking: “There’s a lot of value in this next stretch,” he said. “For him to get a taste of being around Dusty [Blake], the pitching staff, and game-planning around big league hitters.”
That’s not manager-speak — that’s a roadmap.
This season may have started as a reset for St. Louis, but with the trade deadline just under two weeks away, every outing like this one shapes how the front office moves. If McGreevy proves he’s ready, then that’s one less arm the Cardinals need to chase. And more importantly, it gives them a chance to see what the future actually looks like — now.
Michael McGreevy is still just 25. Still raw. But with outings like Monday night, he’s making a strong case that the next era of Cardinals pitching might already be in motion — no trade needed.
