PITTSBURGH — The Cardinals are reluctant to offer many details about how Jack Flaherty, one month removed from the injured list and three years separated from being one of the most dominant starters in the league, factors into their pitching stratagem for the postseason.
He will be ready for it after an impressive finish to the season that included a scoreless inning of relief Tuesday night. He will have a prominent spot in it as the Cardinals host Philadelphia for a best-of-three series. But beyond that, his role is TBA, when he’ll appear is TBD, and both are FAQ.