John Gant
P FA
Wed 5/19/21 12:46 AM

Gant (3-3) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in a 5-2 win over the Pirates. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander got the hook after 81 pitches (53 strikes), once again falling short of a quality start -- he has only one in eight outings, despite giving up three runs or less in each of them. Gant will take a 2.04 ERA and shaky 32:28 K:BB through 40 innings into his next start.

John Gant
P FA
Thu 5/13/21 12:47 AM

Gant allowed one run (none earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings Wednesday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Gant turned in another effective start from a results perspective, and he has now allowed one or fewer earned runs across his last four appearances. In that same span, he has a 16:16 K:BB, which suggests that Gant cannot maintain these results in the long term. Instead, his success has been built on limiting the deep ball, as he's allowed 0.3 HR/9. Across 34.1 frames, Gant has a 1.83 ERA, and he is projected to take the mound next Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

John Gant
P FA
Thu 5/6/21 8:56 PM

Gant (2-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and six walks while striking out five across 4.1 innings, taking the loss to the Mets on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Gant was lucky he got out of his start with just one earned run. Justin Williams made an outstanding catch to strand the bases loaded in the third inning and the first inning was the only frame that Gant didn't allow a runner to get into scoring position. Both runs scored on him were via a walk. The 28-year-old has a 2.15 ERA despite a 1.70 WHIP and 24 walks in 29.1 innings.

John Gant
P FA
Fri 4/30/21 11:48 PM

Gant (2-2) allowed one run on three hits and five walks while striking out two in five innings to earn the win against the Pirates on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Gant struggled with command against Pittsburgh, as he only threw 55 of his 99 pitches for strikes. However, the right-hander limited the Pirates' run production and picked up his second consecutive win as a result. Gant has now posted a 2.16 ERA and 1.56 WHIP in 25 innings across his first five starts of the season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Mets on Wednesday.

John Gant
P FA
Sun 4/25/21 1:07 AM

Gant (1-2) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five across six scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Gant kept the ball on the ground and generated enough strikeouts to keep the Reds' bats in check. He also pitched very efficiently, as 52 of his 80 pitches went for strikes. That allowed him to work beyond five innings for the first time this season. Gant has maintained a 2.25 ERA paired with only an 18:13 K:BB across 20 innings through four starts. He is currently projected to draw his next start Friday at Pittsburgh.

John Gant
P FA
Mon 4/19/21 12:10 AM

Gant (0-2) allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five in five innings to take the loss against the Phillies on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Gant didn't allow any earned runs in his season debut, but he's now been charged with losses in each of his last two outings. The right-hander now carries a 3.21 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in 14 innings this season. Gant will attempt to pick up his first win of the year at home against the Reds on Saturday.

John Gant
P FA
Tue 4/13/21 1:15 AM

Gant (0-1) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Nationals. He gave up three runs on six hits and three walks while fanning four across five innings.
EDGE Analysis
Gant gave up a run in the first inning on an RBI single from Juan Soto that scored Victor Robles, and while he settled down afterwards, he allowed three straight baserunners and allowed another run on an RBI double from Kyle Schwarber before departing the contest. Gant will look to earn his first win of the season in his next start at Philadelphia on April 18.

John Gant
P FA
Wed 4/7/21 12:11 AM

Gant didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Marlins, allowing one unearned run on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
A couple of Tyler O'Neill errors in the first inning tagged Gant with the unearned run, but the right-hander otherwise held Miami in check over 82 pitches (48 strikes). Gant will look to improve his efficiency and last deeper into his next outing, set for Monday at home against the Nationals.

John Gant
P FA
Sat 3/27/21 3:34 PM

Gant will serve as the Cardinals' fifth starter to begin the regular season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gant was seen as a favorite to claim a rotation spot late in spring training, and manager Mike Shildt confirmed Saturday that the right-hander will begin the year as the team's fifth starter. Gant made four appearances (three starts) this spring and posted a 4.40 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 14.1 innings.

John Gant
P FA
Thu 3/25/21 2:55 AM

Gant has all but secured a spot in the starting rotation to open the season according to manager Mike Shildt, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander's 4.40 ERA across four Grapefruit League starts isn't stellar, but Gant has allowed two earned runs or less in three of his turns and is coming off an impressive five-inning outing against the Astros on Saturday. The Cardinals have the potential for up to two vacancies in the starting rotation to open the season, but Shildt's remarks seem to indicate that Gant would be the favorite for the confirmed vacancy that Miles Mikolas' shoulder injury has created for at least the first week of the season.