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Victor Scott II Victor Scott II Set to be sent down
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:17 PM
Scott is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Memphis, Tamar Sher of KMOV reports.
Analysis: Scott has struggled to a .194 average with two home runs, nine RBI, 19 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 155 at-bats in 61 contests with the Cardinals this year. He will now be given a chance to hit the reset button with Memphis, and a corresponding move will be made by St. Louis ahead of Tuesday's series opener with the Mets in New York. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Holds on for 17th save
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 7:06 PM
O'Brien secured the save Sunday against the Reds, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: O'Brien did let the possible tying run get to the plate, but he was able to hang on for the save courtesy of a Blake Dunn flyout. The 31-year-old right-hander has been shaky at times as St. Louis' closer, though he's now collected three saves in a row and ranks second in the National League behind only Mason Miller in saves. Through 29.1 frames, O'Brien has a 3.68 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB while converting 17 of his 21 save chances. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Fans five in six strong innings
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:51 PM
McGreevy took a no-decision Sunday against the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: McGreevy has mostly done a fine job of keeping the ball in the yard in 2026, but he was tagged for multiple home runs Sunday for just the second time this year. On a much more positive takeaway, the 25-year-old right-hander pitched at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the sixth time in his last eight starts. McGreevy will bring a strong 2.99 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 49:17 K:BB over 72.1 frames into his next scheduled start in Minnesota. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Set for start Thursday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 4:30 PM
Dobbins is expected to start Thursday's contest on the mound against the Mets, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins will get a turn in the rotation after making two appearances out of the bullpen since his call-up from Triple-A Memphis on May 31. In those two outings, the 26-year-old combined to pitch 8.2 innings, allowing one run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. Dobbins made his first start with St. Louis on April 30, allowing three runs on two hits and five walks while punching out four, and he'll look to do a better job limiting the free passes against New York on Thursday. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Out of lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:22 AM
Winn isn't starting for St. Louis on Sunday against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Winn will get a breather after starting 14 straight games. He batted just .196 over that stretch, striking out 17 times over 60 plate appearances. Jose Fermin is drawing a start at shortstop in Winn's stead Sunday. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Returning to action Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:13 AM
Wetherholt (groin) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for St. Louis versus Cincinnati on Sunday.
Analysis: Wetherholt missed three games due to a groin issue, but he's feeling well enough to return to action Sunday. Bryan Torres covered second base both Friday and Saturday, but he'll move to left field upon Wetherholt's return. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Big day in Saturday's win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:53 PM
Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The 24-year-old took Nick Lodolo deep in the fifth inning, snapping a brief 10-game power drought. Walker has strung together three straight multi-hit efforts, boosting the breakout star's slash line on the season to .301/.362/.559 through 61 contests with 16 homers, 10 steals, 43 runs and 46 RBI. |
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Matthew Liberatore Matthew Liberatore Escapes with no-decision Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:27 PM
Liberatore didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Reds, giving up five runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The Cardinals grabbed a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, but Liberatore promptly gave up back in the top of the third before getting tagged for two more runs the following frame, eventually getting lifted after 84 pitches (47 strikes). It's the fourth time in his last five trips to the mound that he's allowed at least three earned runs, a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 5.18 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB through 24.1 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which is set to come on the road next weekend in Minnesota. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Removed from rehab assignment
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:53 AM
Urias (elbow) returned to St. Louis to undergo an examination on his left elbow, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Urias landed on the 10-day injured list in early May due to right elbow lateral epicondylitis, but he came out of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday due to pain in his left elbow. The result of Saturday's tests will determine the next steps for Urias' rehab program. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Could return Tuesday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:37 AM
Church (shoulder) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Church started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He didn't fare particularly well in his two rehab games, going 0-for-6 with a strikeout, but the important thing for Church is that he emerged healthy after playing in Triple-A. It appears he's nearly fully recovered from a left shoulder strain that caused him to go on the 10-day IL in late May. Victor Scott's playing time will likely decrease once Church returns to the majors. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Slated to start Tuesday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:20 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters Saturday that Dobbins' next appearance will be as the team's starter for Tuesday's series opener against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals will go with a six-man rotation for at least one turn, with Dobbins slated to take the mound following the team's off day Monday. The 26-year-old right-hander has pitched well in his two outings since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis this past Sunday, recording a win and a save while allowing one run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 across 8.2 innings. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Sitting third straight
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:01 AM
Wetherholt (groin) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Groin soreness has kept Wetherholt out of the lineup for both of the Cardinals' last two games, and he'll sit out again Saturday while Bryan Torres picks up a start at the keystone. The Cards don't anticipate Wetherholt moving to the injured list, so he'll likely return to action within the next couple of days. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Leads offense in win
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:50 PM
Burleson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and three additional runs scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Burleson was a thorn in the Reds' side all game, launching a solo blast in the third inning and scoring a career-high four runs. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak that includes four multi-hit efforts, eight RBI and five runs scored. On the season, he's slashing .291/.356/.457 with eight long balls, 43 RBI, 30 runs scored and two steals across 261 plate appearances. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Posts two hits in season debut
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:43 PM
Nootbaar went 2-for-6 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Nootbaar hit leadoff and recorded a single in his first at-bat of the campaign before adding an RBI double in the sixth. The 28-year-old slashed .234/.325/.361 with 13 homers, 48 RBI, 68 runs scored and four steals across 583 plate appearances in 2025 and should settle into an everyday role as long as he can stay healthy. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Tallies three more hits in rout
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:37 PM
Walker went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Walker tallied his second straight three-hit performance, highlighted by what proved to be the game-winning RBI double in the fifth inning. The 24-year-old has also swiped a base in back-to-back games and now sits one steal shy of matching the career-high 10 he recorded last season. Overall, he's slashing .297/.359/.547 with 15 homers, 45 RBI, 42 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 256 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Another brief outing in no-decision
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:29 PM
Leahy did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout over four innings.
Analysis: Leahy surrendered three runs in the first inning but was able to rebound with three scoreless frames before departing at 79 pitches. While the 29-year-old has allowed just four earned runs over his past two starts, he's managed only 8.1 innings during that stretch. For the year, he owns a 4.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB across 59 innings and lines up for a road start against the Mets next week. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Held out again Friday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:27 PM
Wetherholt (lower body) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Wetherholt sat out Wednesday's game with lower-body soreness. It was expected that he would return to action Friday following the Cardinals' team off day Thursday, but the rookie infielder needs a bit more time. Bryan Torres will start at second base for St. Louis. |
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Matt Svanson Matt Svanson Getting another look in majors
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:18 PM
The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Svanson was sent down last month after posting a disappointing 8.77 ERA and 26:15 K:BB over 25.2 innings. He seemed to get back on track at Memphis, tossing 5.2 scoreless frames with an 8:1 K:BB. Svanson will likely be used in middle relief. |
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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Goes on IL with back pain
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:16 PM
The Cardinals placed Fernandez on the 15-day injured list Friday with lower-back pain.
Analysis: Fernandez hadn't pitched in nearly a week, so it could be an injury that's nagged at him for a while. Matt Svanson will take his spot in the St. Louis bullpen. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Cardinals optioned Saggese to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Saggese boasts a 1.078 OPS over his last nine games, but he hasn't played much and would've been due for a further downturn in reps as the Cardinals roster gets healthier. He'll play regularly at Memphis while bouncing around to multiple positions. |
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