Jack Flaherty #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Cardinals hope Jack Flaherty can return this season, but as he just starts throwing again, time is quickly running out.
Without Jack Flaherty, the St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation is far from its best. Adam Wainwright has kept it together while they have seen strong performances from Jon Lester and J.A. Hall. But Miles Mikolas and Kwang Hyun Kim have struggled and their performances could mean the difference between making or missing the playoffs.