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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:38 PM
Wetherholt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Wetherholt had started in every game since June 14 and played 17 innings between both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader, so the standout rookie is likely just receiving a breather Wednesday. Jose Fermin will check in at the keystone in place of Wetherholt, who is slashing .281/.361/.406 with one home run, seven runs and two RBI through his first eight games of July. |
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Jared Shuster Jared Shuster DFA'd after one-day stint
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:10 PM
The Cardinals designated Shuster for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Shuster's latest stint in the majors lasted one day, and he was torched for seven runs over 1.1 frames in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers. The lefty has accepted two previous outright assignments by the Cardinals, so he could stick around in the organization again if he clears waivers. |
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Added to St. Louis bullpen
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:07 PM
The Cardinals selected Gastelum's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Analysis: Gastelum netted his first major-league promotion after logging a 2.27 ERA and 49:17 K:BB over 43.2 innings with Memphis. The righty was unscored upon in his last 18 appearances, authoring a 30:5 K:BB across 22.1 frames during that span. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Returned to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Cardinals optioned Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Analysis: As anticipated, Dobbins will move back to the minors after he was called up Tuesday to serve as the 27th man in the Cardinals' doubleheader with the Brewers. He started the second game of the twin bill, dropping to 1-1 over his five appearances on the season with St. Louis after he struck out four batters and allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks across five innings in the Cardinals' 10-2 loss. |
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Justin Bruihl Justin Bruihl Back in action Tuesday
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:44 AM
Bruihl (ankle) logged two scoreless innings in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Analysis: Bruihl had to be lifted from an outing Monday with a right ankle sprain, but he bounced back quickly and was available for the Cardinals' next game. Though he got off to a slow start this season, the lefty reliever has settled in nicely with a 1.31 ERA and 16:4 K:BB over 20.2 innings covering his last 15 appearances. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Belts 21st homer
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:01 AM
Walker went 3-for-8 with with a two-run home run and a second run scored across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Analysis: The breakout slugger gave his squad an early 2-0 lead in the matinee by taking Jacob Misiorowski deep, but it was pretty much all downhill from there for the Cardinals as they got swept. Walker has homered three times in the last seven games, giving him 21 long balls on the season, and during that stretch he's batting .348 (8-for-23) with two doubles, nine runs, 10 RBI and more walks (six) than strikeouts (five). |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Stuck with loss in nightcap
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 8:57 AM
Dobbins (1-1) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 26-year-old right-hander didn't pitch poorly, but he left the mound with St. Louis in a 3-0 hole that the offense never climbed out of. Dobbins was up as the 27th man for the twin bill, and he's likely headed back to Triple-A Memphis soon enough. Over five appearances (three starts) in the majors this year, Dobbins has posted a 4.03 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB in 22.1 innings. |
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Bruce Zimmermann Bruce Zimmermann DFA'd ahead of nightcap
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 5:35 PM
The Cardinals designated Zimmermann for assignment before Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Analysis: Zimmermann coughed up three earned runs in five innings while working in bulk relief during the first half of Tuesday's twin bill, and he'll lose his place on the 40-man roster now that his services are no longer needed. Jared Shuster will come up from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move to add bullpen depth. |
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Jared Shuster Jared Shuster Selected from Triple-A
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 5:32 PM
The Cardinals selected Shuster's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Since his last appearance in the big leagues May 6, Shuster has turned in a 9.00 ERA and 2.39 WHIP alongside a 16:14 K:BB across 18 innings with Memphis. Despite his poor performance, he'll return to the Cardinals' bullpen to give the big club a fresh arm for the second game of its doubleheader against Milwaukee. Bruce Zimmermann was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Ryne Stanek Ryne Stanek Departs with injury
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:06 PM
Stanek was removed from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers due to an apparent leg injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was able to avoid a major collision at first base between Joey Ortiz and Bryan Torres as Ortiz beat out a bunt single, but Stanek appeared to jam his leg into the ground while attempting to slide into the bag. The specifics of the injury aren't clear, but 34-year-old is unlikely to be available for Tuesday's nightcap as he's evaluated. |
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Matt Svanson Matt Svanson Handling opener role Tuesday
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:48 AM
Svanson will serve as the Cardinals' opening pitcher for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Svanson will be making his first MLB start and his first at any level in the professional ranks since 2022, but he's unlikely to cover more than an inning or two before exiting the game. Once Svanson's day is done, left-hander Bruce Zimmermann appears likely to work in bulk relief for St. Louis. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Breather in first game
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:46 AM
Jordan is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Analysis: Jordan will likely be back in the lineup for the second game of the twin bill, but he'll begin the first contest on the bench. Jose Fermin is covering third base for the Cardinals in the matinee. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Sitting out first game
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:44 AM
Winn is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Analysis: JJ Wetherholt will slide over to make a start at shortstop, and Bryan Torres will cover second base. Winn should be back in the lineup for the nightcap. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Getting extra rest
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:43 AM
McGreevy won't start during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers in order to get some extra rest, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was lined up to start in Tuesday's twin bill, but St. Louis will instead have Matt Svanson as the opener and Bruce Zimmermann as the bulk reliever in Game 1 while Hunter Dobbins starts the nightcap. There's been no indication of an injury for McGreevy, who has given up just two runs across 12 innings over his past two starts. He'll instead take the mound Wednesday versus Milwaukee. |
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Max Rajcic Max Rajcic Shifted to 60-day injured list
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:29 AM
The Cardinals transferred Rajcic (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Bruce Zimmermann. Per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, Rajcic will travel to Dallas for a second opinion with Dr. Keith Meister, and there's "real concern" the reliever has a serious elbow injury. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Added to roster as 27th man
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:25 AM
The Cardinals recalled Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Dobbins is serving as the 27th man during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers and is slated to start the second game. The right-hander has posted a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB over 17.1 innings during his time with the big club this season. Dobbins is likely to be sent back down after his spot start. |
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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Dispatched to minors
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:17 AM
The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Fernandez took the loss in Monday's game versus the Brewers, getting charged with three runs (two earned) without recording an out. He's pitched well this season with a 2.70 ERA and 20:7 K:BB over 13.1 frames, but the Cardinals are desperate for fresh bullpen arms. Fernandez should be back in the big leagues soon enough. |
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Bruce Zimmermann Bruce Zimmermann Added to roster for twin bill
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:13 AM
The Cardinals selected Zimmermann's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Zimmermann is slated to work in bulk relief in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers. The left-hander has had a solid season in Memphis' rotation, turning in a 3.78 ERA and 84:21 K:BB over 78.2 innings. His stay in the majors is likely to be brief. |
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Justin Bruihl Justin Bruihl Expects to be 'fine'
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 9:14 AM
Bruihl said that he expects to be "fine" after exiting Monday's appearance versus the Brewers with a right ankle sprain, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Bruihl rolled his ankle while fielding an infield single. The left-hander had thrown 23 pitches over 1.1 innings before being pulled, so there's a good chance he'll be unavailable for Tuesday's doubleheader regardless, but Bruihl should be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. |
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Poised for promotion
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 8:15 AM
The Cardinals are slated to call up Gastelum from Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: He's expected to be promoted either in between games during Tuesday's doubleheader or before Wednesday's contest. Gastelum has been on a roll at Memphis, turning in 18 consecutive scoreless appearances. Overall, the changeup artist has collected a 2.27 ERA and 49:17 K:BB over 43.2 innings this season. The Cardinals will need to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Gastelum. |
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