The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen was one of the major strengths of the regular season after being a rough spot for a few years.
The reason for this dramatic turnaround is murky but a lot of the credit is due to the emergence of a lot of young players and unproven players locking down their roles. Credit is also due to Manager Mike Shildt for his job employing them.
Cardinal relievers posted a 4.7 WAR, a 3.88 ERA, and a .273 BABIP in 2019. Leading the way for the bullpen is Giovanny Gallegos (1.