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George Soriano George Soriano Picks up second save
Sat, May 16, 2026, 6:02 PM
Soriano gave up a run on two hits in the ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Royals.
Analysis: With Riley O'Brien having pitched Thursday and Friday and the Cardinals holding a fairly comfortable three-run lead, Soriano got the call to close things out but served up a solo shot to Jac Caglianone and a single to Isaac Collins to make things interesting. Soriano has worked his way into a high-leverage role in his first season with St. Louis, posting a 3.66 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB over 19.2 innings with a win and eight holds in 21 appearances in addition to his two saves. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Stingy in fifth win
Sat, May 16, 2026, 5:58 PM
Leahy (5-3) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Royals, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The right-hander completed six innings for the first time this season, collecting his first quality start on 90 pitches (59 strikes). Leahy has benefitted from some solid offensive support in 2026, with the Cardinals averaging 4.6 runs in his nine starts to help offset his 3.94 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 34:20 K:BB through 45.2 innings. He'll look to win his fourth straight decision in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road next weekend in Cincinnati. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Sitting down Saturday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Wetherholt isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: The Cardinals haven't shied away from starting Wetherholt against left-handers, but they'll give him a breather Saturday with southpaw Noah Cameron on the bump for Kansas City. Thomas Saggese will fill in at second base and bat sixth. |
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Jared Shuster Jared Shuster Designated for assignment
Sat, May 16, 2026, 11:05 AM
The Cardinals designated Shuster for assignment Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old will end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room for Matt Pushard's (knee) return from the injured list. Shuster has performed well during his time with St. Louis, allowing just two earned runs through 7.2 innings. However, his 7.25 ERA at Triple-A over the past two seasons could dissuade other teams from picking him up off waivers. |
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Matt Pushard Matt Pushard Activated from IL
Sat, May 16, 2026, 11:01 AM
The Cardinals reinstated Pushard (knee) from the injured list Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Pushard landed on the injured list at the end of March with right knee tendinitis. He's made 11 rehab appearances at Triple-A Memphis since then, recording a 3.55 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 12.2 innings. Now that the Rule 5 pick is fully healthy, the Cardinals will keep him in their big-league bullpen and likely use him as a middle reliever. Jared Shuster was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Gets elbow injury re-evaluated
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:36 AM
Urias was scheduled to get his injured right elbow re-evaluated by a doctor Friday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Out since early May with tennis elbow, Urias has spent the past week getting treatment and doing strengthening exercises, and he was able to progress to on-field work pregame Friday. It's unclear what the result was from Friday's doctor visit, but Urias could soon get clearance to ramp up his activities. The veteran infielder is eligible to return now but does not yet have a timetable. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Goes yard once again
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:18 AM
Walker went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's extra-innings win over the Royals.
Analysis: Walker was one of three St. Louis players who recorded multi-hit performances, and the outfielder continues to enjoy a breakout season in 2026. This was his 13th long ball of the campaign, and he's hit safely in all but four of his 13 games in May. Walker is hitting .367 with a 1.181 OPS, four homers, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 7:10 BB:K across 56 plate appearances this month. |
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Dustin May Dustin May Goes six innings in no-decision
Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:58 AM
May didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Royals, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks across six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: May has gone winless in his last four starts (0-2), but he's posted a quality start in each of those outings. He's now allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last seven outings, posting a 2.83 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB across 41.1 frames over that stretch. May will aim to keep this strong run going in his next start, scheduled to come against the Pirates. |
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Gordon Graceffo Gordon Graceffo Earns win in relief Friday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 7:37 AM
Graceffo (3-1) earned the win in relief Friday against the Royals after tossing a scoreless 10th inning. He issued one walk.
Analysis: Graceffo only tossed seven of his 14 pitches for strikes, and he walked the first batter he faced, but the righty emerged from the inning unscathed and ended up getting the win after the Cardinals won the game in the bottom of the 11th inning. Graceffo hasn't provided a lot of fantasy value out of the Cardinals' bullpen. He hasn't recorded a strikeout in his last five outings, a stretch in which he's issued three walks while allowing three earned runs and two homers across 5.1 frames. |
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Matt Pushard Matt Pushard Could return on homestand
Fri, May 15, 2026, 8:22 AM
Pushard (knee) could be activated from the 15-day injured list during the Cardinals' homestand beginning May 15, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pushard has turned in seven innings of one-run ball with an 8:3 K:BB over his last six rehab appearances, and his 30-day rehab clock expires this week. The Cardinals intend to keep the Rule 5 pick around, so his activation appears imminent. Pushard has been dealing with right knee tendinitis. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Beginning rehab assignment
Fri, May 15, 2026, 8:17 AM
Nootbaar (heels) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Palm Beach on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Nootbaar has been ramping up workouts at the Cardinals' spring training facility in Florida and is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. It will be his first game action since he underwent offseason surgery to address painful growths on both heels. He's eligible for activation from the 60-day injured list May 24, but it's likely Noobaar will need a little more time than that. When he does make it back onto St. Louis' active roster, Nootbaar could take over left field from the lackluster duo of Nathan Church (.681 OPS in 136 PAs) and Thomas Saggese (.380 OPS in 65 PAs). |
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Packy Naughton Packy Naughton Set for elbow surgery
Thu, May 14, 2026, 2:56 PM
Naughton will undergo surgery next week to repair the damaged UCL in his left elbow, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Naughton has been sidelined at Triple-A Memphis since early April due to elbow trouble, and he's now officially opted to undergo surgery for the third time in the last two years. A timeline for his return will emerge after his procedure, though there's a strong chance that he will end up missing most, if not all, of the remaining 2026 schedule. |
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Pedro Pages Pedro Pages Exiting starting nine
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:12 AM
Pages is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Athletics.
Analysis: Ivan Herrera has been Michael McGreevy's personal catcher this season, and they will form Thursday's battery. Pages has had a rough start to May offensively, going 2-for-26 with a 1:9 BB:K. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Getting day off versus lefty
Thu, May 14, 2026, 11:09 AM
Burleson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.
Analysis: The Cardinals are facing a lefty in Jacob Lopez, so they'll take this opportunity to give the left-handed-hitting Burleson a rare day off. Jose Fermin will grab a start at first base and bat sixth for St. Louis. |
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Goes on 7-day IL at High-A
Wed, May 13, 2026, 11:35 AM
Peete was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Peoria on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Per Redbird Farmhands, Peete appeared to hurt his hand on a stolen base during Peoria's game Tuesday. The young outfielder had been in Peoria's initial lineup Wednesday before the IL move was made, so his absence should be brief. Acquired over the offseason from the Mariners in the Brendan Donovan trade, Peete has offered a mixed bag at Peoria this season, slashing .276/.355/.537 with five homers and five steals but also a 31.9 percent strikeout rate. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Nearing rehab assignment
Tue, May 12, 2026, 6:59 PM
Nootbaar (heels) will begin a rehab assignment over the weekend, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Nootbaar is expected to begin playing his rehab games at Single-A Palm Beach before advancing to higher-level affiliates in what will be a lengthy assignment similar to spring training. Assuming he doesn't encounter any setbacks, he figures to make his season debut with the Cardinals in late May or early June. |
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Pedro Pages Pedro Pages Out of Tuesday's lineup
Tue, May 12, 2026, 4:54 PM
Pages isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Pages will step out of the lineup Tuesday after going 0-for-19 with six strikeouts over his last six games. His absence will give Ivan Herrera a start behind the plate, allowing Yohel Pozo to work as the Cardinals' designated hitter. |
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Moving up to High-A
Mon, May 11, 2026, 2:27 PM
Gurevitch was promoted from Single-A Palm Beach to High-A Peoria on Monday.
Analysis: Gurevitch earned a bump up to a new level after slashing .274/.398/.538 with six home runs and a 20:39 BB:K over 28 games with Palm Beach. The 22-year-old was a third-round pick in the 2025 First-Year Player Draft. |
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Matt Pushard Matt Pushard Decision looming
Mon, May 11, 2026, 11:12 AM
The Cardinals must decide soon whether to return Pushard (knee) to the active roster or expose the Rule 5 pick to waivers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pushard -- who is coming back from right knee tendinitis -- checked off what could be the final box on his rehab assignment checklist Sunday with the second of back-to-back appearances at Triple-A Memphis. He's pitched well over his last five rehab outings, yielding a total of one run with an 8:3 K:BB covering six innings. If the Rule 5 pick is added back to St. Louis' active roster, he'll be used in a low-leverage relief role. |
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Rounding into form at Double-A
Mon, May 11, 2026, 10:50 AM
Doyle yielded two runs and fanned a career-high eight batters over five innings in a start with Double-A Springfield on Saturday.
Analysis: The Cardinals have had Doyle expand his repertoire this season, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. That's led to inconsistency, with Doyle permitting 14 runs (12 earned) over 11.2 innings covering his first four outings. However, the hard-throwing southpaw looks to have found his rhythm the last two times out, allowing a combined three runs with a 13:1 K:BB over 9 1/3 frames. |
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