Pallante has some unique characteristics that make him interesting, from his unorthodox delivery to his extreme groundball tendencies to his ability to induce weak contact. Those qualities were on display in 2024, when he posted a 3.56 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 88/43 K/BB across 111.1 frames after entering the Cardinals' rotation. That momentum was halted in 2025, however, as Pallante's 5.31 ERA ranked 49th out of 52 qualifiers, his 1.44 WHIP was 52nd and his 15.5 percent strikeout rate ranked 51st. After making 31 starts for St. Louis last season, Pallante will have to compete to retain his rotation spot in 2026. A modest rebound wouldn't be a surprise, but with an undefined role and such little upside due to his lack of bat-missing ability, Pallante can be passed over in most fantasy leagues. Read Past Outlooks