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Contract selected from Memphis
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 1:41 PM
The Cardinals selected Rajcic's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Analysis: A sixth-round pick in the 2022 First-Year Player Draft, Rajcic's career had stalled out as a starting pitcher. However, he has blossomed this season after moving to the bullpen, posting a 2.88 ERA and 46:14 K:BB over 40.2 innings with Memphis. Rajcic will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game, and he'll likely fill a multi-inning middle relief role. |
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Chris Roycroft Chris Roycroft DFA'd by St. Louis
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Cardinals designated Roycroft for assignment Thursday.
Analysis: The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Max Rajcic. Roycroft has flashed promise in spurts for the Cardinals but holds an unsightly 6.41 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 52:37 K:BB over 60.1 innings covering parts of three big-league seasons. |
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Poised for call-up
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 12:54 PM
The Cardinals will call up Rajcic from Triple-A Memphis prior to Thursday's game in Kansas City, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: St. Louis cleared a 26-man roster spot by previously sending Chris Roycroft down, though it will need to free a spot on the 40-man roster for Rajcic. The righty was transitioned to a full-time relief role this season at Memphis and has thrived, logging a 2.88 ERA and 46:14 K:BB over 40.2 innings. Rajcic will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. |
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Chris Roycroft Chris Roycroft Optioned back to Memphis
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 8:08 AM
The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Analysis: Roycroft made two appearances during his most recent stint in the majors, getting tagged for four runs over 1.2 innings. He's posted a 15.19 ERA in seven outings in the majors this season. The Cardinals will announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game versus the Royals. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Posts quality start in loss
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 5:47 PM
Leahy (5-4) took the loss against the Padres on Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Leahy allowed a run in three separate innings but pitched well overall, throwing 57 of 81 pitches for strikes while generating an impressive 11 whiffs. It also matched a season-high workload for the 29-year-old, who tossed six frames in his only other quality start May 16. He owns a 4.63 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 59:26 K:BB across 70 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup against the Diamondbacks next week. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Four-homer game at Triple-A
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 9:14 AM
Baez went 4-for-5 with four home runs and seven RBI in Triple-A Memphis' win over Nashville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Baez went deep in each of his first three trips to the plate before he grounded out back to the pitcher in the seventh inning. He then got another chance in the eighth inning and smashed a solo blast. Baez has an incredible 12 long balls over his last 18 games, pushing his total on the season to a career-high 23. He's also stolen 12 bases in 13 attempts and boasts a .976 OPS. Baez's best path to playing time with the Cardinals is in center field, and most of his starts have come at that position (35). However, Baez has played right field in each of his last three contests. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Earns win, fans six
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 8:44 AM
Pallante (8-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Padres after allowing two runs on four hits across seven innings. He struck out six without issuing a walk.
Analysis: The six punchouts were Pallante's best output in that category since he fanned seven across 6.2 innings against the Royals on May 17. He has continued to provide length and strong performances when his name has been called of late. He's given up two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six starts, a stretch in which he's posted a 2.88 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 across 34.1 innings. He's lined up to make his next start Monday at home against the Diamondbacks. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Records 18th save
Wed, Jun 17, 2026, 7:55 AM
O'Brien earned the save Tuesday against the Padres after tossing a scoreless ninth inning while allowing a walk.
Analysis: O'Brien has converted his last five save opportunities and has gone 18-for-22 so far in 2026. One of the most reliable ninth-inning relievers in the National League this season, O'Brien owns a 3.73 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 31 appearances (31.1 innings) in 2026. |
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Sem Robberse Sem Robberse Cleared for rehab games
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:10 AM
Robberse (elbow) has been sent to the Cardinals' Florida Complex League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Robberse has been cleared to pitch in games as he continues to work his way back from May 2025 Tommy John surgery. The right-hander was removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster over the offseason before being re-signed to a minor-league contract. Robberse should eventually join the Memphis rotation once he's deemed ready. |
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Ready for rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:08 AM
Padilla (shoulder) has been sent to the Cardinals' Florida Complex League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Padilla has been sidelined all season with a strained shoulder but has finally been cleared to test things out in a game atmosphere. The shortstop will likely play a few games with the FCL Cardinals before eventually being assigned to Single-A Palm Beach for his introduction to full-season ball. Padilla will turn just 19 later this month and hit .283/.396/.367 with 24 stolen bases last season in the FCL. |
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Making full-season debut
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 9:23 AM
Dos Santos is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff in his debut at Single-A Palm Beach on Tuesday.
Analysis: An 18-year-old out of Venezuela, Dos Santos is a helium prospect for the Cardinals after dominating the Dominican Summer League in 2025 (.313/.452/.570) and the Florida Complex League in 2026 (.264/.429/.586 with six homers and 10 steals). Dos Santos will face his stiffest test at Palm Beach as he breaks into full-season ball. The switch hitter has seen action at shortstop, second base and third base this season and will likely continue to bounce around the infield at Palm Beach. |
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Power burst in High-A
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 8:47 AM
Baez homered in three straight games for High-A Peoria last week and has gone deep 10 times across his last 22 contests.
Analysis: Baez got off to a slow start this season with a .672 OPS and three home runs in April. He's perked up since then, posting a .790 OPS with seven long balls in May and a 1.083 OPS with four homers in his first 10 games in June. With 14 home runs on the season, Baez has already tied a career high that he set last season. It's been an encouraging stretch for the 21-year-old Baez, who was acquired from the Mets in last year's Ryan Helsley trade. |
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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Eyeing rehab assignment this week
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 3:43 PM
Fernandez (back) is on track to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Fernandez has thrown one successful bullpen session since going down with lower-back pain in early June, and he will throw off the mound again Wednesday. As long as that goes well, Fernandez would be cleared for a rehab assignment. Because his absence has been brief, Fernandez shouldn't require many rehab appearances before being reinstated. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Pops solo shot Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:15 PM
Burleson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Burleson got the Cardinals on the board when he homered off Taj Bradley in the fourth inning. With a homer in five of his last six contests and an active 14-game hitting streak, Burleson is locked in. During the streak, he has gone 19-for-58 (.328) with 10 extra-base hits and 16 RBI. For the season, the slugger is up to 13 homers, 51 RBI, 39 runs scored, 17 doubles and two stolen bases while batting .287 with an .848 OPS through 68 games. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Goes yard Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:12 PM
Wetherholt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Wetherholt has gone 8-for-26 (.308) over seven games since returning from a brief absence due to groin soreness. The infielder played a big role in the Cardinals' offense Sunday, though it wasn't quite enough. He's now hitting .255 on the year while adding a .761 OPS, 10 homers, 31 RBI, 45 runs scored, seven doubles and seven stolen bases over 65 games. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy No-decision in quality start
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:09 PM
McGreevy allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Sunday.
Analysis: McGreevy left the game with a lead, but JoJo Romero and George Soriano combined to let it slip away over the seventh and eighth innings. This was McGreevy's third quality start in a row, and he's allowed six runs over 18 innings with an 8:4 K:BB in June. Overall, he has a 2.99 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 51:19 K:BB through 78.1 innings over 14 starts. McGreevy never really showed much strikeout potential in his developmental years, but he continues to do fairly well at inducing groundballs and limiting walks. His next start is projected to be at Kansas City. |
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Jimmy Crooks Jimmy Crooks Idle Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:48 PM
Crooks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Crooks will be held out of the lineup for the second straight day while the Cardinals go with Ivan Herrera behind the plate for the series finale, after Pedro Pages had handled catching duties in Saturday's 9-6 win. Since being called up from Triple-A Memphis on May 29, Crooks has gone 5-for-25 (.200 average) with one home run, four RBI and two runs. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 1:46 PM
Winn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Rookie JJ Wetherholt will slide over from his usual spot at second base to make his first MLB start at shortstop while Winn rests in the series finale. Winn had started in each of St. Louis' last five games, going 3-for-20 with a double, a stolen base, two walks, four runs and two RBI during that stretch. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Belts first career homer
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:07 AM
Jordan went 2-for-4 with a triple, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Twins.
Analysis: After a 2-for-4 performance in his big-league debut Friday with a pair of singles, Jordan began flashing his power potential Saturday, leading off the second inning with a triple before crushing a Travis Adams fastball 418 feet to center field in the seventh inning to cap a five-run, three-homer frame for the Cardinals. Jordan was slashing .313/.373/.548 over 57 Triple-A games when he got the call to the majors, and the 23-year-old is making a strong early claim to the starting job at third base. |
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Ivan Herrera Ivan Herrera Goes yard twice in Saturday's win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:01 AM
Herrera went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Twins.
Analysis: The 26-year-old catcher snapped an 18-game power drought with his first multi-homer performance of the season, as he launched a two-run homer off Connor Prielipp in the first inning and a solo blast in the seventh off Justin Lawrence. Herrera has been an on-base machine so far in June, batting .324 (12-for-37) over the last 10 games with a .479 OBP fueled by six walks and five HBPs. That surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .270/.400/.437 with nine homers, three steals, 31 RBI and 46 runs in 68 contests. |
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