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Zack Thompson Suffers Grade 1 Lat Strain
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Zack Thompson (lat) suffered a Grade 1 lat strain and will be shut down from pitching for at least three-to-four weeks. The 27-year-old was viewed as a candidate to open the season in the rotation but could now open the campaign on the injured list. Last season, Thompson logged just 17 innings in the majors and held a high 9.53 ERA with a 1.88 WHIP. He tallied 20 punchouts but served up walks at a high 9.6 percent rate. At Triple-A, the southpaw logged 90 innings to the tune of a 4.40 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He struck out 108 batters but served up a hefty 58 free passes. However, this was a strong improvement compared to the 8.65 ERA he held at the Triple-A level during the 2023 season. With Thompson sidelined, this could open the door for Michael McGreevy or Matthew Liberatore to contend for a spot in the starting rotation.
Source: John Denton
Source: John Denton
