In a year in which ace Adam Wainwright made four starts, the Cardinals' starting pitchers combined for a 2.99 ERA, the third-lowest mark for any rotation since 1989. The group also distinguished itself by featuring four starters with at least 19 quality starts. Only one other National League rotation even had three.
But gone is John Lackey, who led the rotation with 218 innings pitched, and out is Lance Lynn, who battled through elbow issues before undergoing Tommy John surgery in November.