For the third time this week, Gallegos entered a taut game Friday and handled his assignment well, negotiating out of a bases-loaded mess in the sixth inning and allowing one run after an intentional walk in the seventh. He had two holds in the preceding Washington series, and of the 16 batters he’s faced this week he’s struck out six. As the Cardinals get ready to add veteran Luke Gregerson to the bullpen as early as Saturday, Gallegos has given them reasons he should remain. And the Cardinals have given every indication he will.
“He’s made a heck of a case,” manager Mike Shildt said after the Cardinals’ 4-0 loss Friday at Wrigley Field.