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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Designated for assignment
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 11:34 AM
The Cardinals designated Ferguson for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Ferguson joined the Cardinals at the trade deadline, but he'll now lose his place on both the active and 40-man rosters after giving up eight earned runs in just 8.1 innings with his new team. Brycen Mautz will come up from Memphis to fill the void in St. Louis' bullpen. |
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Brycen Mautz Brycen Mautz Recalled from Memphis
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 11:30 AM
The Cardinals recalled Mautz from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Analysis: Mautz pitched three innings out of the bullpen during his lone MLB appearance this season, giving up two earned runs on four hits and two walks while fanning two batters May 25. He has since transitioned to working as more of a traditional reliever at Memphis and figures to continue doing so now that he's back with the parent club. Caleb Ferguson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Ryne Stanek Ryne Stanek Records second save of season
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:30 AM
Stanek struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Stanek secured his second save of the season in a dominant outing, fanning two of the three batters he faced while tossing seven of his 12 pitches for strikes. Riley O'Brien remains the Cardinals' primary closer with 34 saves, so Stanek's potential save opportunities should remain limited. However, Friday showed he's still capable of handling the ninth when O'Brien is unavailable. |
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Quinn Mathews Quinn Mathews Earns first MLB win
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:28 AM
Mathews (1-2) earned the win Friday against the Pirates after allowing one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 5.2 innings. He also hit a batter.
Analysis: Mathews made his first start since manager Carlos Marmol said last Sunday that he'll remain in the team's rotation for the foreseeable future, and he responded to that trust by delivering the best outing of his young career. Mathews threw 63 of 102 pitches for strikes and matched his career high with seven strikeouts while completing a career-best 5.2 innings. The strong outing lowered his ERA from 6.43 to 5.03 through four starts. His next start will be a tough test, however, as he's scheduled to face the Dodgers on the road. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Set to be sidelined for several weeks
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 5:33 PM
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Friday that Jordan is expected to miss "several weeks" due to a left ankle sprain, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Marmol stopped short of saying that Jordan would miss the rest of the year, but it looks like the 23-year-old third baseman will be shelved until at least the final week or so of the regular season. Nolan Gorman and Thomas Saggese should both see some reps at the hot corner for as long as Jordan is on the IL. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante On track to return next week
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 4:01 PM
Pallante (elbow) threw around 50 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday and remains on track to rejoin the Cardinals' rotation next week, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Pallante landed on the 15-day injured list one week ago with right elbow inflammation, but he was never shut down and has responded well since then. The right-hander is eligible for activation Sept. 2, and he could be ready to start against the Dodgers that day. Pallante boasts a 2.50 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 36 innings in six second-half starts. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Sidelined with ankle sprain
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:58 PM
St. Louis placed Jordan on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Friday.
Analysis: Jordan was removed early from Thursday's series finale against the Orioles with what is now deemed a left ankle sprain that will force him to sit out at least 10 days. The 23-year-old has slashed .247/.276/.382 with three homers and 28 RBI over 199 plate appearances this season. St. Louis recalled Thomas Saggese to replace Jordan on the 26-man roster. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Promoted to St. Louis
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:54 PM
The Cardinals recalled Saggese from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Saggese will rejoin the big-league club after spending over two months with the Triple-A squad in Memphis, where the 24-year-old has slashed .258/.340/.446 with 10 homers, 33 RBI and nine stolen bases over 249 plate appearances. The Cardinals placed Blaze Jordan (ankle) on the 10-day IL, creating the opening for Saggese on the active roster. |
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Continues piling up strikeouts
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 12:06 PM
Eagen recorded 11 strikeouts while yielding two runs over 5.2 innings in a start with Double-A Springfield on Thursday.
Analysis: It's the second straight double-digit strikeout effort for Eagen, who boasts a 3.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 31:4 K:BB over 24 innings covering four starts since joining the Cardinals organization at the trade deadline in the Lars Nootbaar deal. Eagen's ERA this season is a bit bloated at 4.61 thanks in large part to pitching in tough environments for pitchers, but a 140:38 K:BB over 111.1 frames is a better reflection of how he's pitched. The 23-year-old's 140 strikeouts rank fourth among all minor leaguers. |
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Everson Pereira Everson Pereira Making good progress
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:49 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Pereira (hand) is "making progress" and is "in a good spot," Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pereira landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hand contusion. While the Cardinals have not revealed a timeline for the outfielder's return to the active roster, Pereira's absence is likely to be relatively brief. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn To resume swinging bat Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 8:43 AM
Winn (thumb) is expected to resume swinging a bat Friday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a small fracture in his left thumb, an injury he suffered Aug. 18 while sliding into second base. The Cardinals are optimistic that Winn will be able to return soon, perhaps as early as Sept. 1 when he's first eligible, but how things go when he swings a bat Friday will go a long way in determining his timeline. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Rebounds for 34th save
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 5:23 PM
O'Brien earned the save in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Orioles, allowing a hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: It was a much-needed clean outing for O'Brien. The closer had taken losses in each of his last two appearances while allowing seven runs over just 1.2 innings. O'Brien is now 34-for-39 in save chances this season with a 3.95 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 54:23 K:BB across 54.2 innings. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Leaves game with ankle injury
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:36 PM
Jordan was removed from Thursday's game versus the Orioles in the eighth inning with a left ankle injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Jordan's ankle got twisted underneath him as he made an awkward tag at third base. He required assistance to exit the field, so it could be an issue that requires a trip to the injured list. Jordan went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Thursday before exiting. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Getting second opinion on forearm
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 12:28 PM
Dobbins will receive a second opinion on his injured right forearm Tuesday, Brenden Schaeffer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dobbins landed on the 15-day injured list last week and remains shut down due to inflammation around his right flexor tendon. It's possible the injury will prevent Dobbins from making it back this season, but more should be known about his status following Tuesday's exam. Dobbins has authored a 3.67 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 52:24 K:BB over 54 innings covering eight starts and three relief outings for the Cardinals in 2026. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Receiving rare day off
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:37 AM
Wetherholt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Orioles.
Analysis: Wetherholt started each of the last nine tilts for the Cardinals, but he will get a rare breather during Thursday's afternoon contest. Jose Fermin and Ramon Urias will be the team's double-play combo in the series finale. |
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Gordon Graceffo Gordon Graceffo Starting bullpen game Thursday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:31 AM
Graceffo will draw the start Thursday against the Orioles in what's expected to be a bullpen game for the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Graceffo is a former starting pitcher, but he's been a full-time reliever in 2026 and hasn't thrown more than 28 pitches in any of his last eight appearances. Once Graceffo exits the game after likely pitching the first inning or two, the Cardinals will lean on a collection of relievers as they aim to avoid a series sweep. |
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Peter Strzelecki Peter Strzelecki Lands on IL with forearm injury
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:27 AM
The Cardinals placed Strzelecki on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right forearm extensor inflammation.
Analysis: Strzelecki has been worked hard by the Cardinals this month, throwing 30-plus pitches in all six of his appearances, so it's not terribly surprising he's now hurt. It's unclear how much time the reliever will miss. |
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Cade Winquest Promoted to big leagues
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 10:22 AM
The Cardinals selected Winquest's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Analysis: Winquest made the Yankees' Opening Day roster as a Rule 5 pick, but he was returned to the Cardinals before making an appearance. The 26-year-old right-hander got off to a slow start this season and missed some time with an undisclosed injury, but he's been locked in since the calendar flipped to August, tossing 10.1 scoreless innings with just three hits allowed and a 17:5 K:BB. Winquest will be making his major-league debut when he enters a game. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Remains shut down from throwing
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 8:45 AM
Dobbins has passed strength testing but will not resume a throwing program until the soreness in his right forearm goes away, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins will also undergo additional testing on his forearm at some point to check his progress. Though the right-hander has been cleared of structural damage, he is dealing with inflammation and discomfort around his flexor tendon. A return before the end of the season for Dobbins has not been ruled out, but it could be a long shot. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Slated for live batting practice session
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 8:37 AM
Pallante (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session next, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: If the live batting practice session goes off without a hitch and he also recovers with no issues, Pallante will rejoin the Cardinals' rotation next week, perhaps as soon as Sept. 2 versus the Dodgers on the first day he's eligible to be activated from the 15-day injured list. Pallante collected a 2.50 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 36 innings in six second-half starts before going on the IL. |
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