He allowed three earned runs and four walks.Fedde is now 3-9 in 2025 with a 4.79 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 57 strikeouts in 94 innings pitched.Should the Cardinals take Fedde out of the rotation? The Athletic’s Katie Woo believes they should.

Star break, the St. Louis Cardinals have reshuffled their starting rotation, hoping to spark a pitching staff that, as a unit, has faltered in recent weeks. The Cardinals open a six-game homestand on Tuesday with a three-game set against the Washington Nationals.

Ball four to Ian Happ was a sweeper outside to load the bases, and the St. Louis Cardinals manager had seen enough. He knew before the game his starting pitcher would have a short leash, and with a rested bullpen and a scheduled off day Monday, Marmol quickly gave Fedde the hook.