St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver struggled with his command on Tuesday, allowing four runs on two hits and six walks while striking out four. He was through the first three innings with just one hit and one run allowed, but the fifth inning, which Weaver could not get out of, featured two walks ahead of a Yoenis Cespedes blast over the fence. In total, he threw just 50 of his 95 pitches for strikes. [...]

The St. Louis Cardinals will have Luke Weaver make the start on Tuesday in place of Adam Wainwright (elbow). Wainwright was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation but isn't expected to miss more than a start or two. Some thought rookie Jack Flaherty would come up to make the start, but it seems like the Cardinals will use off days to keep their rotation the same, simply skipping Wainwright's start.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver was torched by the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, allowing six runs on nine hits and a walk in just four innings. Coming into the game, Weaver had only given up four runs total in 17 1/3 innings of work, so Thursday was by far his worst start of the season so far. He should bounce back in his next outing and remains an exciting young fantasy starter.

After stating that their starting rotation would remain the same despite Monday's postponement, the St. Louis Cardinals have changed their minds and will now shift their rotation around a bit. Adam Wainwright, who was meant to start on Monday, will start Tuesday's game. Luke Weaver will now start on Wednesday, and Michael Wacha, who was originally scheduled for Tuesday, then for Wednesday, will instead be pushed back until Friday, where he will start the weekend series back in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver tossed 6 1/3 innings on Sunday, striking out seven while allowing just three hits and a walk. The bullpen wasn't able to hold the lead, giving Weaver a no-decision despite the strong effort. Through his first two starts of the season, Weaver has been excellent, posting a 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 10/4 K/BB ratio over 11 1/3 innings. He'll take the mound again on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver picked up a win on Sunday, tossing five innings while allowing just one run, but eight base runners. He wasn't great on the afternoon, but he was good enough to pitch his way out of trouble more than once. He's likely to make better starts going forward and is worth starting in most formats as long as he's in the rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver had an excellent spring, posting a 0.55 ERA in Grapefruit League play. He struck out 19 in 16 1/3 innings, and posted a 0.67 WHIP. The young righty will start the third game of the season for the Cardinals and is a prime breakout candidate this season. He comes with some risk as do all young starting pitchers, but the upside is there for Weaver to be a difference maker in fantasy leagues this season.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver tossed four no-hit innings in his Grapefruit League start on Sunday. Facing a Nationals lineup that included several regulars, Weaver was excellent. He struck out four in his four innings and has now allowed just one run through his nine Grapefruit League innings. He still seems to be flying a bit under the radar in some drafts and could be poised for a breakout season. He should be owned in all formats.

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