The St. Louis Cardinals just took a major hit as young bullpen arm Max Rajcic, who flashed elite stuff in his brief MLB debut, is sidelined for the season — and possibly the next one — after needing Tommy John surgery. A former minor league pitcher of the year, Rajcic’s injury couldn’t come at a worse time, as the Cardinals are poised to be sellers at the trade deadline and already short on pitching depth. With recovery timelines stretching and velocity-focused rehab adding to the challenge, the team must now scramble internally to fill the void — and hope their young core can step up as roster changes loom.

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