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Leonardo Bernal Leonardo Bernal Expected to be called up Tuesday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 7:50 PM
Bernal is expected to be called up from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Bernal will make the jump to the major-league level after producing a .278 average with 16 home runs, 77 RBI, 67 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 101 contests with Triple-A Memphis so far this season. The 22-year-old has played primarily behind the plate, but he has also combined to log 30 starts at first base and designated hitter with Memphis. |
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Ivan Herrera Ivan Herrera Picks up steal Sunday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:57 PM
Herrera went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Herrera was on the front end of a double steal during the seventh inning after his RBI double against Camilo Doval. While speed isn't a huge part of Herrera's game, he's up to eight steals this season, though this one was his first since Aug. 3. The 26-year-old hit .241 in August, which is right in line with his .243 average for the season. Herrera has added a .733 OPS, 14 home runs, 55 RBI, 82 runs scored, 24 doubles and one triple across 137 contests. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Reaches 100-RBI mark
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:53 PM
Burleson went 1-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Burleson's run production has been strong this year -- he's second in the majors with 100 RBI, trailing only Sal Stewart's 104. Burleson concluded August batting .311 (32-for-103) for the month while adding 29 RBI in 28 contests. Overall, he's hitting .288 with an .829 OPS, 21 homers, 33 doubles, 78 runs scored and four stolen bases across 137 games. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Supplies three hits in loss
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:50 PM
Saggese went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Saggese got the start at shortstop Sunday after JJ Wetherholt (wrist) landed on the injured list. A natural second baseman, Saggese has a path to playing time on the left side of the infield while Wetherholt and Blaze Jordan (ankle) are sidelined. It may end up becoming a platoon situation somewhere for the right-handed-hitting Saggese, while lefties Cesar Prieto and Nolan Gorman could see more opportunities against right-handed pitchers. For the year, Saggese is batting .210 with a .560 OPS, one home run, four RBI, 11 runs scored, two doubles, one triple and one stolen base over 87 plate appearances in the majors. |
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Matthew Liberatore Matthew Liberatore Fans nine in loss
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 5:44 PM
Liberatore (5-13) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out nine over 5.2 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Pirates.
Analysis: The long ball was a problem again -- Esmerlyn Valdez hit a two-run homer in the second inning and Jared Triolo added a solo shot in the fifth. Liberatore has allowed multiple homers in consecutive starts and has given up eight homers in as many starts since the All-Star break. In that span, he's also surrendered 30 runs (29 earned) over 41 innings. Liberatore is having a disappointing campaign with a 5.41 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 141:47 K:BB across 134.2 innings over 27 starts. He's projected for a road start in Colorado in his next outing, which is one fantasy managers should probably avoid. |
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Cesar Prieto Cesar Prieto Elevated to St. Louis
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:11 AM
The Cardinals recalled Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
Analysis: Prieto will rejoin the big-league club for his third stint in the majors this season. In 79 games at Triple-A this season, the 27-year-old is slashing .308/.367/.505 with 12 homers and 43 RBI over 335 plate appearances. Prieto will replace the injured JJ Wetherholt (wrist) on the active roster. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Heading to injured list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:06 AM
The Cardinals placed Wetherholt on the 10-day IL Sunday with right wrist tendinitis.
Analysis: Wetherholt will land on the injured list for the first time in his career. The 23-year-old rookie has been struggling over his last 30 games, batting .204/.323/.292 with two homers and eight RBI over 131 plate appearances. The Cardinals elevated Cesar Prieto from Triple-A Memphis to replace Wetherholt on the 26-man roster. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Another short outing Saturday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:43 PM
Leahy didn't factor into the decision Saturday as the Cardinals fell 6-2 to the Pirates, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The only blemish on the right-hander's line came via a Brandon Lowe solo shot in the first inning. Leahy was limited to 51 pitches (32 strikes) as St. Louis keeps a close eye on his workload, and he hasn't completed five innings in either of his last two starts. Despite a 1.80 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 43:5 K:BB in 40 innings since the All-Star break, Leahy's fantasy value will be capped if he isn't allowed to last long enough to qualify for a win. He lines up to make his next start on the road next weekend against the Rockies. |
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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 dominant fashion, 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 path to regular save chances would seem blocked. Friday's outing shows Stanek is 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 Oliver Marmol said last Sunday that the lefty would remain in the team's rotation for the foreseeable future, and Mathews responded 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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