"Meyer has been a slider-first pitcher, but in 2026, he ramped up his sweeper usage, relying on breaking balls over half the time (52.3%). This adjustment has led to a career-low four-seamer usage at 19.8%, a necessary change given the pitch's poor performance with a -7 Run Value in 2024."
"Meyer struck out eight Cardinals, with the sweeper contributing significantly to this success, accounting for five of those strikeouts. His swinging-strike rate of 14.4% ranks him ninth among qualified starters, indicating a strong potential for strikeouts given his pitch effectiveness."
Meyer held the Cardinals to two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings, showcasing solid performance despite a wild pitch tying the game. He has allowed three earned runs or fewer in all five appearances this season. His reliance on breaking balls has increased, leading to a career-best strikeout rate of 25.2%. While his ERA remains under 4.00, he struggles with walks, issuing free passes at a 9.9% rate. His adjustments have resulted in a significant improvement in his overall pitching effectiveness.
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