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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Dispatched to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:03 PM
The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: The move makes room on the Cardinals' roster for Andre Pallante, who was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Rockies on Friday. In six outings since being promoted from Triple-A on Aug. 21, Fernandez allowed five runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out eight across 9.2 innings. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Activated ahead of start
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:02 PM
Pallante (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Rockies on Friday.
Analysis: Pallante has been officially cleared to return from a two-week stint on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. He'll take a 3.57 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 136 innings into Friday's start, which will be his first time facing the Rockies since July 23, 2025, when he took the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings. Right-hander Ryan Fernandez was optioned to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Sitting Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 4:48 PM
Fermin is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup against the Rockies on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Fermin will take a breather while Bryan Torres will start at second base and bat out of the leadoff spot Friday. Fermin has gone 7-for-28 with two steals, one RBI and four runs scored over his last seven games. |
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Finishes breakout season in style
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:29 AM
Odle notched a career-high 12 strikeouts while yielding two runs over 4.2 innings Thursday in his final start of the season with High-A Peoria.
Analysis: It's a fitting end to a season that saw Odle rack up 143 strikeouts over 96 innings between Single-A Palm Beach and Peoria. He also walked 65 batters, so Odle has some work to do from a control perspective, but the 22-year-old right-hander has big-time stuff and has established himself as a legitimate pitching prospect in the Cardinals' revamped system. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Expected to return this weekend
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:19 AM
The Cardinals expect to activate Winn (thumb) from the 10-day injured list sometime during this weekend's series in Colorado, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn's return was considered for a series this week versus the Dodgers, but the Cardinals opted to have him go through another round of workouts instead. The shortstop could be activated as soon as Friday. Winn is working his way back from a small fracture in his left thumb. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Rejoining rotation Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:29 AM
Pallante (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game in Colorado, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pallante has been shelved for the past two weeks with right elbow inflammation, but he continued to throw while on the IL and has been given clearance to return. The right-hander skipped a rehab assignment, opting instead for facing hitters in a live batting practice situation. Because of this, he could be somewhat limited from a pitch-count perspective against the Rockies. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Undergoes reconstructive elbow surgery
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 7:06 PM
Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, and he is expected to require a 12-month recovery, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 22 with right forearm discomfort, but after he received a second opinion on the arm Tuesday, he opted to undergo elbow surgery. The 27-year-old has now undergone two procedures on his right elbow in his young career, and he may be forced to miss the entirety of the 2027 campaign while recovering. Dobbins made 11 appearances, including eight starts, with St. Louis this season, posting a 3.67 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 54 innings. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Sitting Thursday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 5:31 PM
Burleson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Burleson went 0-for-9 with an RBI and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series against the Dodgers. He'll get a chance to reset on the bench Thursday while Leo Bernal starts at first base and Pedro Pages starts behind the dish. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Appears in game off bench
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:38 AM
Urias (elbow) entered as a pinch hitter and stayed in for defense in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Urias had to be removed from Tuesday's game after he felt soreness in his elbow on a check swing. He's missed much of this season with tennis elbow in both arms and seems unlikely to be 100 percent at any point down the stretch, but Urias should be available again Thursday, if needed. |
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Brycen Mautz Brycen Mautz Making first MLB start
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 7:24 PM
Mautz will start Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: He has made two relief appearances with the Cardinals this season, but Mautz will be making his first career start in the majors Wednesday in a tough matchup opposite Yoshinobu Yamamoto under the bright lights in Los Angeles. The lefty Mautz, a second-round pick in 2022, threw 61 pitches against the Pirates in his most recent appearance Aug. 29, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight across three relief innings. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 6:07 PM
Baez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Baez was hit by a pitch Tuesday, though he stayed in the game initially and later homered before leaving the contest in the eighth inning. Bryan Torres, Nathan Church and Jordan Walker will patrol the outfield for St. Louis on Wednesday with Leo Bernal at DH against right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. |
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Set for left elbow surgery
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:58 AM
Henderson is scheduled to undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Henderson missed the first three months of the season with a flexor strain, only to go down with an elbow strain in his season debut in early August. It's unclear whether Wednesday's operation will be flexor tendon surgery or a different procedure, but it will end his 2026 campaign and could wipe out most, if not all, of his 2027 season. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Exits game with sore arm
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:51 AM
Urias was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers with left arm soreness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Urias has missed a large chunk of this season with tennis elbow in both arms, so his removal Tuesday could be related to that. He cranked a solo home run and added a walk Tuesday before being removed. Consider Urias day-to-day for the time being. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Thursday return possible
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM
Winn (thumb) could return from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn went through a full workout at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. If he recovers well, he could return to the Cardinals' active roster for Thursday's series finale. Winn is working his way back from a small fracture in his left thumb. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Gets cortisone shot for injured wrist
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:28 AM
Wetherholt was given a cortisone injection Tuesday to combat tendinitis in his right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Wetherholt will rest for 72 hours to wait for the shot to take effect, and after that he will aim to re-incorporate baseball activities. The rookie infielder is with the Cardinals on their road trip and is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list on the final day of that trip Sept. 9. Wetherholt could be activated on that date, but it will depend on how his wrist responds. |
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Summoned from minors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:29 AM
The Cardinals selected Rincon's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rincon has collected a 4.04 ERA and 88:31 K:BB over 71.1 innings this season at Memphis. The 24-year-old can provide some length in the Cardinals' bullpen and will be making his major-league debut when he enters a game. |
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Leo Bernal Leo Bernal Officially promoted to majors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:27 AM
The Cardinals recalled Bernal from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bernal earned the call-up after slashing .278/.363/.468 with 16 home runs across 101 contests for Memphis. He will join fellow catchers Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages on the roster, but Bernal could receive the lion's share of reps behind the plate in September as the Cardinals look to see where he might fit into their plans for 2027. |
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Victor Scott II Victor Scott II Back in big leagues
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:24 AM
The Cardinals recalled Scott from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Scott slashed only .237/.320/.342 with two homers and 23 steals in 57 games after being sent down to Memphis in early June, but he did hit .270/.356/.360 with 13 stolen bases in August. The speedy outfielder could be used primarily as a defensive replacement and pinch runner in the final month. |
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Jimmy Crooks Jimmy Crooks Sent down to Memphis
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:50 PM
The Cardinals optioned Crooks to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Analysis: Crooks has been unable to find a groove at the plate since he was called up in late May, slashing just .179/.255/.336 with five home runs and a 32.2 percent strikeout rate. With Crooks returning to Memphis, the Cardinals are poised to promote Leo Bernal on Tuesday to work into the catcher mix with Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Could return as soon as Tuesday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
Winn (thumb) could be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Working his way back from a fractured left thumb, Winn resumed swinging a bat this past weekend and has felt significant improvement. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol on Sunday stopped short of committing to Winn being activated Tuesday, but the skipper did say the transaction would occur early on during the team's Sept. 1-9 road trip. |
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