The fate of the 1st rounder Peddy, who was pushed back by 1 rounder of the 2nd year's short-lived release atmosphere shock, is excited to upgrade the rotation STL
Jul 24, 2025
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Eric Pedi, who needed a starting pitcher so much last summer, has been in the process of releasing him as he has been sluggish since the middle of this season. The St. Louis club announced on the 24th (Korean time) 'This morning, we announced right-hander Eric Fedde for assistance' on the list of designated assignments (designated right-hander Erick Fedde for assistance).'
Eric Peddy, who became MVP of the season with 20-6 losses, 2.00 ERA, and 209 strikeouts for the NC Dinos in 2023, won the Triple Crown pitcher's title and was in the spotlight as the `KBO Re-Export No. 2' by successfully re-entering the Major League in 2024.
He left Korea after a year, signing a two-year, $15 million contract with the Chicago White Sox shortly after winning the 2023 MVP award.
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Peddy, who was virtually the first starter for the White Sox in 2024, will move to St. Louis, where he needed a starter through a triangular trade at the end of July of that year. Peddy, who pitched in 31 games for two teams, the White Sox and St. Louis, pitched 177 ⅓ innings, marking 9 wins, 9 losses and a 3.30 ERA, and succeeded in standing as the top starting pitcher.
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Peddy seemed to revive by completing his first major league career complete game with a shutout against Washington on May 10, with six hits and eight strikeouts in nine innings, but failed to maintain his ball power. Since then, he has recorded seven losses and a 6.38 ERA in 12 games, and has shown extreme difficulty with a 13.25 ERA in the last five games. The previous day (23rd) in an away game against the Colorado Rockies, the club finally pulled out its sword after receiving seven hits, including two homers, and allowing six runs in three innings.
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol, who met with Peddy earlier in the day, said, `He understood the team's action. He looked professional. I understood that I was given the opportunity to get better and that I didn't take advantage of that opportunity. I worked hard, but I was well aware of what the team is like now. His starting position will be filled by a young friend (Michael McGreevy)."
Coach Marmol then said "Today's action will bring us a real opportunity. The rotation is upgraded and the timing is good. McGreevy threw seven innings and allowed him to win. I'm really excited and looking forward to using him every five days."
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Coincidentally, McGreevy also joined as the 18th overall pick of the first round in 2021. He made his major league debut last year and received a big league call-up on August 1 and took the mound against the Texas Rangers, drawing attention for his surprise pitching of five hits and one run in seven innings. Down to Triple-A again and then re-advised in September, he pitched three more games and ended the season. In particular, in the game against the San Francisco Giants, his last appearance, he gave a glimpse of his ace quality with five hits and one run in eight innings.
With this, the St. Louis rotation will operate in the order of Sonny Gray, Miles Mycolas, Matthew Liberatore, McGreevy and Andre Palante.
St. Louis will push for a pedi trade over the next five days, but no team will take him for a decent price. In the end, he has to accept the release or the minor league in five days. Peddy will be eligible for FA at the end of this season. If he continued his performance as last year, he would have been able to sign a three- to four-year contract for an average annual salary of $15 million to $20 million.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
