St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante is somewhat of a symbol for the team he plays for. Pallante is a mixture of an entity who’s ready to win now and an entity going through developmental bumps in the road, much like the 2025 Cardinals. Pallante’s 5-4 record (4.43 ERA) through 16 starts reflects that hybrid nature. Outside critics call for Pallante’s demotion whenever he struggles, all while manager Oli Marmol and St. Louis’ leadership insist on sticking with Pallante at the major league level, as it’s what’s optimal for his growth.