LeBlanc was pulled from his start Thursday against the Pirates due to left elbow pain, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

LeBlanc lasted just two innings, giving up three runs on three hits while striking out one and walking one. It's unclear how much time LeBlanc will miss, but elbow issues can be quite problematic for pitchers, so a trip to the injured list is a strong possibility.

LeBlanc didn't factor into the decision during Thursday's 8-4 loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks with one strikeout in six innings.

EDGE Analysis

LeBlanc limited Atlanta to a single run in both the third and fourth innings but the St. Louis pen ended up blowing the lead in the eighth. The veteran lefty fired a season-high 85 pitches for the second straight game in posting his first quality start all year due to mostly short outings. The successful start brought his ERA down to a solid 4.02, though he owns a subpar 5.36 K/9.

LeBlanc completed 5.2 innings against Minnesota on Friday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw fell behind when the Twins tallied a second-inning run, but it was the only score Minnesota managed in the contest. LeBlanc allowed at least one baserunner in all but one frame, though he limited the damage against him by surrendering only one extra-base hit. He has alternated good and bad outings over his past five starts, giving up one or zero runs three times but yielding six runs over seven innings across the other two appearances. LeBlanc appears to be secure in his rotation spot for the time being, and he's tentatively lined up to make his next start at home against Kansas City next Friday.

LeBlanc didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Reds, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw never settled into the game as Cincinnati got at least one runner into scoring position in every inning against him. Since moving into the starting rotation at the end of June, LeBlanc has lasted at least five innings just twice in five starts, and his 3.27 ERA isn't supported by his 1.55 WHIP or 14:9 K:BB through 22 frames. Until the Cards' staff gets healthier though -- or it gets significantly bolstered at the trade deadline -- LeBlanc's spot seems fairly secure.

LeBlanc allowed a run on five hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings Sunday against the Giants. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

LeBlanc pitched well in his fourth start of the year. His only blemish on the day was when we allowed a solo home run in the fourth to Darin Ruf which knotted the game at one. The 36-year-old owns a 2.50 ERA, 1.39 WHIP but an ugly 9:8 K:BB over 18 innings across his four starts this season and is in line to make another start next week against the Reds.

LeBlanc (0-2) allowed three runs on five hits and a trio of walks in three innings, striking out one and taking the loss in Friday's 10-5 defeat against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

The soft-throwing lefty also hit a batter, and he threw 65 pitches as he labored through his three innings. Combined with his time in Baltimore this season, LeBlanc now has a 4.78 ERA in 13 games, four of which have been starts. A plethora of injuries to the Cardinals' rotation figure to keep him in the mix after the All-Star break, but he'll certainly need to be more competent if he's to remain on the roster once their typical starters return to full health.

LeBlanc will start Friday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lefty wasn't guaranteed another start before the All-Star break since the Cardinals have a scheduled off day Thursday, but he'll take the mound Friday with Carolos Martinez (thumb) being placed on the injured list. LeBlanc has pitched well both as a reliever and starter since joining the Cardinals in mid-June with a 2.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB across 16.2 innings.

LeBlanc allowed three hits and three walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings against the Rockies on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

LeBlanc was one out shy of a quality start Saturday, shutting out the Rockies in his second start of the season. However, he couldn't get any run support to earn the win. The 36-year-old has been an excellent addition to a struggling Cardinals rotation, posting a 2.16 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP across 16.2 innings with his new team. His season ERA is down to 4.24 with 15 strikeouts in 23.1 innings. His recent success bodes well for his chances to stay in the starting rotation.

LeBlanc is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Rockies in Coors Field.

EDGE Analysis

LeBlanc was added to the St. Louis rotation earlier this week as a replacement for John Gant, who was moved to a relief role. In his first start as a member of the Cardinals, LeBlanc limited the Diamondbacks to one run on four hits and a walk over 4.1 innings in a no-decision. After he was capped at 71 pitches in that outing, the 36-year-old should be allowed to work deeper into Saturday's start, though pitching at altitude in Colorado is far from a favorable setup for the veteran southpaw.

LeBlanc got the no-decision in Monday's 7-1 victory over Arizona, allowing one run on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first start of the season LeBlanc threw 79 pitches, his most in any appearance, and pitched well given the circumstances, only surrendering a Josh Rojas home run in the fifth prompting his removal. He's now allowed just four runs in 11 innings as a Cardinal, good for a 3.27 ERA, though he isn't a strikeout threat.