We’re going to deal with a hypothetical here. The St. Louis Cardinals are reported to be in on more than a few starters on the market. Frankie Montas is off the market but Tyler Mahle, and Carlos Rodon are higher end both options. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Cards chase some cheaper options like Jake Odorizzi or Noah Syndergaard either.
It seems likely that the team will be upgrading the rotation. When that happens, the team may need to choose between Andre Pallante and Dakota Hudson for the final rotation spot. This is immediately applicable if the team brings in two starters but it’s also an open question if Steven Matz or Jack Flaherty are able to return later in the season.