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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Receiving day off Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 11:17 AM
Walker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco.
Analysis: It's the first time Walker has been out of the Cardinals' lineup since he missed two games in early August with a minor knee injury. Joshua Baez will shift over to right field, and Bryan Torres will handle left field as St. Louis looks to avoid the sweep. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Staying on starter's schedule
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:43 AM
Hjerpe will remain on a starter's schedule for the Cardinals down the stretch and is currently penciled in to serve in a piggyback role with Kyle Leahy, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Hjerpe made his major-league debut last week in Colorado, striking out six over four perfect innings out of the bullpen behind Leahy. The lefty remains on the active roster but will not be available out of the bullpen in between his scripted appearances. A good close to the 2026 season could enhance Hjerpe's chances of breaking camp next year as a member of the Cardinals' rotation. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke Finishing season at Double-A
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:17 AM
Clarke was promoted from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Wednesday.
Analysis: Peoria's season is over, so Clarke will log some more work in Springfield before their season wraps up. The left-hander earned the promotion after putting up a 3.44 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 18.1 innings covering five starts with Peoria. Clarke has thrown only 25.2 innings this season after coming back from surgery to address an aneurysm in his left arm, so he's a candidate to continue building up his workload in the Arizona Fall League or another setting. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Riding pine Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 6:33 PM
Baez isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Baez is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak, but the Cardinals will allow him to rest Tuesday while Bryan Torres starts in left field and Thomas Saggese covers second base. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Back from IL
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:41 PM
The Cardinals activated Winn (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: After missing slightly over two weeks with a left thumb fracture, Winn will return to the lineup Tuesday. The 24-year-old will bat eighth and man shortstop for the second game of a three-game set against San Francisco. St. Louis demoted Cesar Prieto to clear a roster spot for Winn. |
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Cesar Prieto Cesar Prieto Demoted to Memphis
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:37 PM
The Cardinals optioned Prieto to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Prieto appeared in just two games since being recalled Aug. 30. The 27-year-old will head back to Triple-A, where he has slashed 308/.367/.505 with 12 homers and 43 RBI in 335 plate appearances. With Masyn Winn (thumb) coming off the IL, he will replace Prieto on the active roster. |
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Peter Strzelecki Peter Strzelecki Ready for rehab assignment
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 11:27 AM
Strzelecki (forearm) has been sent to Triple-A Memphis to begin a rehab assignment, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Strzelecki landed on the 15-day injured list nearly two weeks ago with right forearm extensor inflammation. Because his absence has been brief, the reliever shouldn't require many rehab appearances. He's eligible for activation Friday and has a chance to be ready by that date. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Aiming for return on homestand
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 10:59 AM
Wetherholt (wrist) took swings at Oracle Park on Monday and is aiming to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Cardinals' upcoming homestand, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Wetherholt was shut down for three days after being administered an anti-inflammatory shot to combat right wrist tendinitis. He's since been cleared to ramp up baseball activities. The rookie infielder could be ready to return as soon as Friday when the Cardinals return home to host the White Sox, though it will depend on how Wetherholt's wrist responds. |
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Brycen Mautz Brycen Mautz Shifts to bullpen role
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 3:12 PM
Mautz struck out one batter and allowed three hits and one walk over two innings of relief in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: In his previous appearance Wednesday against the Dodgers, Mautz made his first MLB start, but he was chased from the game after yielding three earned runs on two hits and three walks over one inning. He was sharper in a relief appearance at Coors Field over the weekend, but Mautz's performance probably won't earn him another look in the rotation in the near future. Cooper Hjerpe struck out six over four shutout innings of relief during Sunday's 10-8 win and would probably be next in line to start if the Cardinals expand their rotation to six men at any point over the final three weeks. |
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Ivan Herrera Ivan Herrera Bat stays hot in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:13 PM
Herrera went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The multi-hit onslaught continues for Herrera, who has at least two knocks in five of his last six games. He's also driven in 11 runs in that span. The catcher is batting .251 with a .750 OPS, 16 home runs, 64 RBI, 89 runs scored, 25 doubles, one triple and eight stolen bases over 143 contests. Herrera has thrived in the No. 2 spot in the order for much of the year, providing him with plenty of chances to cross the plate ahead of the duo of Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker most games. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Three-hit showing in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:10 PM
Burleson went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Burleson's bat had gone a little cold to start September -- he went 2-for-21 over his first five games of the month before breaking out of the funk Sunday. For the season, the first baseman is hitting .283 with an .809 OPS, 21 home runs, 103 RBI, 79 runs scored, 34 doubles, one triple and four stolen bases. He ranks second in the majors in RBI and is tied for first in doubles. |
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Nolan Gorman Nolan Gorman Goes deep Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:08 PM
Gorman went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Gorman went 3-for-12 with four RBI during the three-game series in Colorado. The infielder provided a blast as part of the Cardinals' six-run fifth inning, giving them their first lead of the contest. Gorman is batting .186 with a .590 OPS, nine homers, 31 RBI, 22 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases over 73 games this season. He is working on the strong side of a platoon at third base, sharing the position with Ramon Urias. |
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George Soriano George Soriano Snags third save
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:05 PM
Soriano allowed a hit and struck out one without being charged for a run over one-third of an inning to earn the save in Sunday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Ryne Stanek wasn't able to keep things under control in a non-save situation, prompting Soriano to come in for damage control. While a Jake McCarthy single plated two inherited runners, Soriano was able to strike out Troy Johnston to preserve the lead. Soriano is up to three saves this year while adding 21 holds and seven blown saves as part of the Cardinals' setup crew. He's maintained a 4.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 62:30 K:BB across 61.1 innings, though he's been charged with 11 runs over his last 13.1 frames. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Stellar out of bullpen in debut
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:02 PM
Hjerpe (1-0) struck out six over four perfect innings of relief to earn the win over the Rockies on Sunday.
Analysis: Hjerpe entered the contest in the fourth inning and set down 12 straight Rockies on a total of 54 pitches (41 strikes). Big-league debuts don't get much better than that. Across four levels of the minors this season, Hjerpe posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 61:32 K:BB over 42 innings as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery. Hjerpe is poised to serve as a piggyback option as the Cardinals cut Kyle Leahy's innings back down the stretch. The duo could work as a tandem for likely three more turns through the rotation, with the next one tentatively projected to be at home versus the White Sox next weekend. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Surrenders five runs
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:57 PM
Leahy allowed five runs on six hits and struck out six without walking a batter over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Sunday.
Analysis: Leahy has seen a planned workload reduction since mid-August, but this was the first time he's had a truly bad outing in a while. He hadn't given up more than two runs in any game since June 17 versus the Padres. Leahy is now at a 3.41 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 124:38 K:BB through 132 innings over 27 starts. The right-hander will be tough to trust in fantasy if he continues to work as a starter, which will reduce his chances to pick up wins in September. His next appearance is projected to be at home versus the White Sox. |
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Hancel Rincon Hancel Rincon Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Cardinals optioned Rincon to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
Analysis: He'll give up his spot on the 28-man active roster to left-hander Cooper Hjerpe, who is expected to pitch behind starter Kyle Leahy in Sunday's game against the Rockies. After getting his first big-league call-up Sept. 1, Rincon appeared in two games out of the St. Louis bullpen and surrendered seven earned runs on five hits and one walk over 1.1 innings. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Sitting in third straight game
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:16 PM
Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Fermin is on the bench for a third straight game and looks like he'll be ticketed for a short-side platoon role in the St. Louis infield. The Cardinals have been prioritizing Bryan Torres, Thomas Saggese and Nolan Gorman ahead of Fermin against right-handed pitching while all of Masyn Winn (thumb), JJ Wetherholt (wrist) and Blaze Jordan (ankle) are on the injured list. |
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Bryan Torres Bryan Torres Third straight start in leadoff spot
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:14 PM
Torres will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Torres will set the table for the Cardinals for the fifth time in seven contests after going 3-for-9 with three walks, two runs and an RBI in his prior four starts. He appears primed to handle a strong-side platoon role for the Cardinals while three key infielders (JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn and Blaze Jordan) are all on the injured list. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Promoted Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 1:11 PM
The Cardinals recalled Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis, and he's expected to pitch behind starter Kyle Leahy in Sunday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: After getting bumped up from Double-A Springfield in early August, Hjerpe posted a 0.95 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 27:17 K:BB across 19 innings in his first five starts for Memphis. Hjerpe will now get his first call to the big leagues and will be asked to provide length behind Leahy, whose workload is being managed down the stretch. Leahy has failed to last five frames in each of his past two starts but has given up two runs or fewer in each of his past 12 outings, so Hjerpe could have a decent chance at a win if Leahy has another short but effective start Sunday. According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals plan to keep Hjerpe on a starter's workload moving forward, so he could piggyback Leahy in future turns through the rotation. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Lingering soreness stalls return
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:36 AM
Winn's (thumb) activation from the 10-day injured list has been delayed due to discomfort he felt during pregame batting practice Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn had targeted a return Saturday, but certain kinds of swings still give him trouble and the Cardinals "need to get on the other side of it completely" before the shortstop is reinstated, per manager Oliver Marmol. The 24-year-old has missed the last two-plus weeks with a small fracture in his left thumb. Thomas Saggese has drawn the last six starts at shortstop for St. Louis in Winn's stead. |
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