"According to FanGraphs' starting pitcher depth chart rankings, the Cardinals have the second-worst rotation in baseball, ahead of only the lowly Colorado Rockies (who just got a boost with Michael Lorenzen). Currently, their starting five consists of Matthew Liberatore, Andre Pallante, Dustin May, Michael McGreevy, and Kyle Leahy. All of those pitchers had an ERA of four-plus last season, and none averaged a strikeout per inning."
"Recent years have been challenging for Cards' followers, with an underperforming team and a parade of veterans leaving for other teams. Adding Scherzer to this rotation would improve its depth, strikeout ability, and give fans at least one notable name to root for, even if the club seems like they are rebuilding. It might not be the team Scherzer wants to play for if he's looking for another championship, but play well and get traded at the deadline seems like an option here."
"In their first season playing in West Sacramento, the A's improved their win total by seven from 2024, and crept closer to respectability with a 76-86 record. They also introduced a lineup of young hitters most MLB teams would love to have. Nick Kurtz slugged his way to the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Jacob Wilson was an All-Star."
Max Scherzer is coming off a memorable season with the Toronto Blue Jays and continues to demonstrate he can still start effectively despite no longer being the dominant ace he once was. The Blue Jays have added Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce and appear unlikely to pursue more starting pitchers. The St. Louis Cardinals possess one of baseball's weakest rotations, and Scherzer would add depth, strikeout ability, and a notable name that could be traded midseason. The Oakland Athletics improved to 76-86, boast a young, powerful lineup, and lack proven rotation options beyond Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs; Scherzer would legitimize their staff.
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