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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Leads offense in win
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:50 PM
Burleson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and three additional runs scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Burleson was a thorn in the Reds' side all game, launching a solo blast in the third inning and scoring a career-high four runs. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak that includes four multi-hit efforts, eight RBI and five runs scored. On the season, he's slashing .291/.356/.457 with eight long balls, 43 RBI, 30 runs scored and two steals across 261 plate appearances. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Posts two hits in season debut
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:43 PM
Nootbaar went 2-for-6 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Nootbaar hit leadoff and recorded a single in his first at-bat of the campaign before adding an RBI double in the sixth. The 28-year-old slashed .234/.325/.361 with 13 homers, 48 RBI, 68 runs scored and four steals across 583 plate appearances in 2025 and should settle into an everyday role as long as he can stay healthy. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Tallies three more hits in rout
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:37 PM
Walker went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Walker tallied his second straight three-hit performance, highlighted by what proved to be the game-winning RBI double in the fifth inning. The 24-year-old has also swiped a base in back-to-back games and now sits one steal shy of matching the career-high 10 he recorded last season. Overall, he's slashing .297/.359/.547 with 15 homers, 45 RBI, 42 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 256 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Another brief outing in no-decision
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:29 PM
Leahy did not factor into the decision in Friday's 10-3 win over the Reds, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout over four innings.
Analysis: Leahy surrendered three runs in the first inning but was able to rebound with three scoreless frames before departing at 79 pitches. While the 29-year-old has allowed just four earned runs over his past two starts, he's managed only 8.1 innings during that stretch. For the year, he owns a 4.42 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB across 59 innings and lines up for a road start against the Mets next week. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Held out again Friday
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:27 PM
Wetherholt (lower body) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Wetherholt sat out Wednesday's game with lower-body soreness. It was expected that he would return to action Friday following the Cardinals' team off day Thursday, but the rookie infielder needs a bit more time. Bryan Torres will start at second base for St. Louis. |
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Matt Svanson Matt Svanson Getting another look in majors
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:18 PM
The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Svanson was sent down last month after posting a disappointing 8.77 ERA and 26:15 K:BB over 25.2 innings. He seemed to get back on track at Memphis, tossing 5.2 scoreless frames with an 8:1 K:BB. Svanson will likely be used in middle relief. |
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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Goes on IL with back pain
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:16 PM
The Cardinals placed Fernandez on the 15-day injured list Friday with lower-back pain.
Analysis: Fernandez hadn't pitched in nearly a week, so it could be an injury that's nagged at him for a while. Matt Svanson will take his spot in the St. Louis bullpen. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Cardinals optioned Saggese to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Saggese boasts a 1.078 OPS over his last nine games, but he hasn't played much and would've been due for a further downturn in reps as the Cardinals roster gets healthier. He'll play regularly at Memphis while bouncing around to multiple positions. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Activated ahead of season debut
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:09 PM
The Cardinals activated Nootbaar (heels) from the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Noobaar is ready to make his season debut after recovering from offseason surgery to correct deformities in both heels. He looked good during a 12-game rehab stint, slashing .257/.409/.543 with three home runs and a 9:6 BB:K. The Cardinals will likely mix in some extra off days initially so they don't overload Nootbaar, but he's poised to be the team's everyday left fielder. Nootbaar is batting leadoff in Friday's game versus the Reds. |
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Authors best start of season
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 11:26 AM
Mathews struck out nine while yielding just one hit and one walk over six shutout innings in a start for Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Analysis: It's the best start of the season for Mathews, who faced just one over the minimum and induced 16 whiffs on 80 pitches. Mathews' major control problems have persisted this season at Memphis with a 17 percent walk rate, but he's also sporting a 30.5 percent strikeout rate and has been able to hold his velocity deep into outings. He could reach St. Louis at some point in the second half if he can get the walks down to an acceptable level. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Kicking off rehab assignment
Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 10:53 AM
Hjerpe (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at the Cardinals' Florida Complex League affiliate Friday.
Analysis: It will be Hjerpe's first game action since he underwent Tommy John surgery last April. The left-hander will knock off some rust in the FCL before eventually moving up either to Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis. Hjerpe is on the Cardinals' 40-man roster and could push to debut at some point in the second half. The 2022 first-round pick collected a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 76:28 K:BB in 52.1 innings at Springfield in 2024. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Playing through lower-half soreness
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 9:01 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Wetherholt has been playing with some lower-half soreness but is expected back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Wetherholt didn't play in Wednesday's win over the Rangers in part so that he could have consecutive days of rest when combined with Thursday's team off day. Barring something unforeseen, the rookie second baseman will be back in the leadoff spot for the Cardinals in Friday's series opener versus Cincinnati. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Records three hits Wednesday
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 8:58 AM
Walker went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Walker extended his home-run drought to nine games, a stretch in which he's hitting .229 with a .479 OPS, but Wednesday's productive performance should serve as a confidence boost. Despite the slump, Walker remains one of the most dangerous hitters in the Cardinals lineup. He's hitting .291 with an .892 OPS through 59 games. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Nabs 15th save of season
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 8:54 AM
O'Brien recorded his 15th save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. He tossed a scoreless ninth inning with one walk.
Analysis: O'Brien walked Kyle Higashioka to start the ninth inning, but he retired Michael Helman, Joc Pederson and Josh Jung to close out the door on a potential Rangers comeback. O'Brien is now 15-for-19 in save chances in 2026 while posting a 3.95 ERA and 29:6 K:BB across 27.1 innings in 27 appearances. He should continue to operate as St. Louis' go-to option in the ninth inning until further notice. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante One out shy of quality start
Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 8:51 AM
Pallante (6-4) earned the win Wednesday against the Rangers after allowing one run on three hits and two walks across 5.2 innings. He struck out five while also hitting a batter and tossing a wild pitch.
Analysis: Pallante was just one out away from recording what would've been his third quality start over his last four appearances. The 27-year-old right-hander had some command issues, as evidenced by his third wild pitch of the season, but he continues to deliver results. Over his last four starts, Pallante owns a 2.95 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP across 21.1 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Mets next week. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Getting breather Wednesday
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 3:30 PM
Wetherholt is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: It's a rare off day for Wetherholt, who has now started 57 of 60 games for the Cardinals this season. Thomas Saggese will fill in at second base, and Masyn Winn will be elevated to the leadoff spot as St. Louis tries to avoid a series sweep. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Nearing rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 9:04 AM
Urias (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis as soon as this weekend, Derrick Goold and Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report.
Analysis: Urias is nearly ready for game action after being sidelined for the past month with right elbow lateral epicondylitis. The veteran infielder should be ready to rejoin the Cardinals' roster by mid-June, and Urias might see an uptick in playing time, given Nolan Gorman's struggles. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Slated for rehab games
Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 8:59 AM
Church (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Derrick Goold and Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report.
Analysis: Church has been upping his activity level of late and now a rehab stint has been scheduled. He's missed less than two weeks with a left shoulder strain, so Church's rehab assignment should not be a lengthy one. |
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Dustin May Dustin May Racks up nine K's vs. Rangers
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 10:43 PM
May did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rangers, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine over 5.2 innings.
Analysis: After carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning in his last start, May came out dominant again Tuesday -- piling up eight strikeouts through the first four innings. The right-hander was one out away from another quality start before Alejandro Osuna delivered a go-ahead RBI knock in the sixth inning, forcing his exit. May has still not recorded a win since April 21 and he now owns a 4.59 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 60:19 K:BB across 66.2 innings. He's slated to face the Mets in his next start. |
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Tink Hence Tink Hence Returning to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 6:27 PM
Hence returned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Hence was sent out to the Cardinals' complex in Florida in late April to work on his mechanics after allowing eight earned runs in just 8.1 innings to begin the year at Triple-A. Although he never played a game in the FCL, the Cardinals are seemingly pleased with his progress and will now rejoin the Redbirds. The 23-year-old righty owns a 40-man roster spot, so if he bounces back nicely at Memphis, he could be called up for his MLB debut at some point this season. |
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