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Assigned to AFL roster
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 11:17 AM
Elissalt (hip) has been assigned to the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League.
Analysis: Elissalt has been sidelined all season with a hip injury suffered in February. It's unclear whether he wound up having surgery or went the rest and rehab route, but either way he's almost ready to test things out in game action. Elissalt was acquired from the Mets at the 2025 trade deadline in the deal that sent Ryan Helsley to New York. |
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Tekoah Roby Tekoah Roby Will pitch in Arizona Fall League
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 11:13 AM
Roby (elbow) will pitch in the Arizona Fall League.
Analysis: Roby is coming back from Tommy John surgery, which he had last July. While he will not make it back before the end of the minor-league season, the right-hander will make up for lost innings in the AFL. Roby is likely to open the 2027 season in the Triple-A Memphis rotation, and he'll be a candidate to make some starts for the Cardinals if things go well. |
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Leo Bernal Leo Bernal Supplies three hits in win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:12 PM
Bernal went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Monday's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Bernal collected his fourth multi-hit effort over 13 games in the majors. The 22-year-old catcher also has an extra-base hit in four of his last five games, and he's added seven RBI in that span. In total, he's batting .327 with a .933 OPS, three home runs, three doubles, 14 RBI and eight runs scored over his first 56 plate appearances for St. Louis. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Records steal Monday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:10 PM
Saggese went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Saggese is up to four steals on the year, including three over his last 10 games. He has gone 12-for-36 (.333) in that span, and he got a look in the leadoff spot Monday while Bryan Torres received a day off. Saggese is now batting .268 with a .738 OPS, four home runs, 12 RBI, 23 runs scored, five doubles and one triple over 140 plate appearances in the majors this season. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Escapes trouble for save
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:07 PM
O'Brien allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 2-1 win over the Giants.
Analysis: It was another queasy performance for O'Brien, who put two on base and then unleashed a wild pitch that put them both in scoring position. He was able to get Christian Koss on a groundout to end the threat. O'Brien has 37 saves on the season, but he's converted just three of his six chances in September while allowing multiple baserunners four times in seven outings this month. Overall, O'Brien has a 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 62:28 K:BB across 61 innings. |
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Quinn Mathews Quinn Mathews Secures second win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:04 PM
Mathews (2-3) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Giants on Monday.
Analysis: Mathews has posted quality starts in each of his last two outings. He limited the damage to Jonah Cox's RBI single in the sixth inning of this contest, marking the fourth time in seven games where Mathews has given up just one run. Through 37.1 innings, he's maintained a 3.62 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB. The left-hander is projected to make his next start at home versus the Nationals. |
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Bryan Torres Bryan Torres Sitting out against righty
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 2:43 PM
Torres is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Torres had made nine straight starts against right-handed pitching, but he'll exit the lineup as the Giants send righty Landen Roupp to the bump. Thomas Saggese will handle second base and the leadoff spot for St. Louis. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Making progress
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:44 AM
Jordan (ankle) has progressed to jogging and fielding grounders, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Jordan recently ditched the walking boot he'd been wearing on his sprained left ankle, and he's aiming to advance to sprinting soon. The rookie infielder said Sunday that he's "really pushing everything I can do to get back out there," and he's got a chance to make it back later this month if he continues at his current trajectory. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Going through full workout Tuesday
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 10:37 AM
Wetherholt (wrist) will hit off a pitching machine Monday before going through a full pregame workout Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Wetherholt is feeling better as he works his way back from right wrist tendinitis, and his next steps will be determined based on how he comes out of Tuesday's workout. The rookie infielder previously set a goal of returning during the Cardinals' final homestand of the season, which concludes Sunday. Wetherholt still has a chance to reach that goal, but more will be known about his timeline following Tuesday's workout. |
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George Soriano George Soriano Up to four saves
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:02 PM
Soriano picked up the save in Sunday 3-1 win over the White Sox, working around a hit and two walks in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Things got dicey for Soriano in the ninth Sunday, but the right-hander managed to strand the bases loaded and earn his fourth save this season. With Riley O'Brien struggling of late, Soriano has gotten a chance to close out games down the stretch -- he's now logged saves in two of his last four appearances. Overall, Soriano sports a 4.36 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 63:34 K:BB across 64 innings this season. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Sharp in seventh win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 3:52 PM
McGreevy (7-9) earned the win Sunday over the White Sox, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: McGreevy turned in another strong start Sunday, as he held the White Sox to a lone second-inning run. The right-hander has now turned in back-to-back quality starts, allowing just three earned runs across 12.2 innings in that span, after giving up 11 runs in 10 innings in his prior two outings. McGreevy's ERA now sits at 3.83 across 29 starts (160 innings) this season with a 1.24 WHIP and 112:45 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the Nationals at home his next time out. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
Baez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Baez started the previous three contests and will receive a day off after going 4-for-12 with three doubles, two RBI and three runs. Bryan Torres, Nathan Church and Jordan Walker will start across the outfield Sunday for St. Louis. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Scratched Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 1:08 PM
Fermin was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox for unspecified reasons.
Analysis: Fermin was penciled in to start at second base before the Cardinals posted an updated lineup that excludes him. Masyn Winn entered the lineup in his place and is starting at shortstop, which pushes Thomas Saggese to second base. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Back in action Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:34 AM
Walker (ankle) is starting in right field and batting cleanup Sunday against the White Sox.
Analysis: The 24-year-old outfielder was held out of the lineup Saturday after exiting Friday's contest due to an ankle issue, but he's good to go for the series finale versus Chicago. Walker has been scuffling at the plate over his past seven games, going 3-for-23 with two walks, a double and eight strikeouts. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Three-hit effort in loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:53 PM
Church went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Church has yet to be held hitless in September, going 14-for-39 (.359) over 11 games this month. Just two of the knocks have gone for extra bases, both being doubles. The outfielder is putting together a strong finish to the year, which has seen him hit .251 with a .667 OPS, 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 49 runs scored, 13 doubles, two triples and 10 stolen bases over 129 contests in total. |
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Leo Bernal Leo Bernal Lifts homer in loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:51 PM
Bernal went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Bernal has an extra-base hit in each of his last three games, going 5-for-13 with six RBI in that span. The catcher has hit safely in 10 of his 11 major-league games so far, showing decent plate discipline with a 4:8 BB:K. He's batting .311 with three homers, 13 RBI, eight runs scored and two doubles across 49 plate appearances. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Struggling late in season
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 PM
O'Brien (3-8) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out two over one inning, taking the loss and a blown save in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: O'Brien was tagged for a two-run home run by Randal Grichuk in the ninth inning. With three blown saves over his last five appearances, O'Brien is limping to the finish line in 2026. He's now at a 4.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 60:27 K:BB through 60 innings while converting 36 of 44 save chances. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Rough performance in second game
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:35 PM
Hjerpe allowed four runs on two hits, four walks and two hit batsmen while striking out three over one-plus inning of relief in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Hjerpe wasn't able to replicate his four perfect innings from his big-league debut in Colorado last weekend. The southpaw will remain on a starter's schedule while working in tandem assignments with Kyle Leahy to close out 2026. That spot in the rotation is set to come up again at home versus the Nationals, and if Hjerpe continues to be the bulk reliever, he will be in better position to collect wins. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Effective in short start
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:31 PM
Leahy allowed two hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Leahy provided good work in another short start, throwing 26 of 38 pitches for strikes. His pitch count continues to come down as part of his workload management in September, and that will make it nearly impossible for him to collect wins unless he moves to bulk relief. Through 28 starts this year, Leahy has a 3.33 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 128:38 K:BB over 135 innings. He is tentatively projected to work in tandem with Cooper Hjerpe again at home versus the Nationals in his next outing. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:49 PM
Walker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Walker was pulled from Friday's game in the eighth inning after tweaking his ankle, and the Cardinals will hold him out of action for another day while he recovers. Jose Fermin, Nathan Church and Joshua Baez will form St. Louis' outfield trio while Walker sits. |
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