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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Locks down 2nd save
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 2:24 AM
O'Brien (2) earned the save Sunday against the Tigers, striking out one over a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Entering the ninth with a two-run lead, O'Brien was efficient in closing this one out. The 31-year-old retired the heart of Detroit's order on just 13 pitches to secure his second save of the season. The right-hander has yet to allow a run through his first five appearances (5.1 innings), an encouraging sign after he blew three of nine save opportunities in 2025. Ryne Stanek handled a hitless eighth inning, but it now appears O'Brien has taken control of the main closer role after opening the season still ramping up from his calf injury from the spring. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet DFA'd by St. Louis
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Cardinals designated Raquet for assignment Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The left-hander was unable to earn a place on St. Louis' Opening Day roster, and he's now been jettisoned from the 40-man roster after making two relief appearances with Triple-A Memphis. Raquet should remain with the affiliate if he passes through waivers unclaimed. |
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Chris Roycroft Chris Roycroft Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 4:02 PM
The Cardinals optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The right-hander will be demoted to Triple-A after surrendering five earned runs in his first five outings of the season. Roycroft had a 7.84 ERA in 20 appearances with the Cardinals last season and will likely need better results with Memphis in order to get another look in the big leagues. |
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Jared Shuster Jared Shuster Contract selected
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Cardinals selected Shuster's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The left-hander was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster after signing as a non-roster invitee in December, but he'll get a look in the big leagues less than two weeks into the season. Shuster made 12 appearances with the White Sox last season and surrendered 14 earned runs with a 12:5 K:BB over 15.2 innings. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Remaining on bench Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 3:51 PM
Winn (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Winn is sitting for a second straight game Sunday after departing Friday's contest due to left hip tightness. The shortstop is going through his full pre-game routine and could be back in the starting nine Monday in Washington, per Jones. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Working on regaining velocity
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:27 AM
McGreevy plans to work on his hip movement during his between-starts bullpen session in the hope that it will help him regain some lost velocity, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: McGreevy has managed a 2.53 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB through his first 10.2 innings covering two starts. However, his velocity has been down across the board, with the righty averaging 90.8 mph on his four-seamer (down from 93 mph in 2025) and 89.7 mph on his sinker (down from 91.8 mph). McGreevy has a favorable matchup next week on the road against the Nationals, but he's a risky fantasy proposition without those extra ticks on his fastballs. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Flashes talent in Saturday's loss
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 4:43 PM
Walker went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: The 23-year-old outfielder supplied most of the Cardinals' offense on the afternoon with a grand slam off Drew Anderson in the fifth inning. The homer was Walker's second of the season while the steal was his first, and through eight games he's batting .296 (8-for-27) with seven runs, eight RBI and a 3:7 BB:K. It's still early, but Walker is showing signs of finally breaking out and turning his prodigious upside into actual production. |
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Dustin May Dustin May Mauled by Tigers
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 4:38 PM
May (0-2) took the loss Saturday, surrendering seven runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.1 innings as the Cardinals were downed 11-6 by the Tigers. He struck out four.
Analysis: A two-run homer by Kerry Carpenter in the first inning set the tone, as Detroit ended up slugging four long balls in total on the afternoon, with two of them coming against May. The right-hander tossed 79 pitches (48 strikes) in another rough outing to begin his tenure with the Cards, and through 7.1 innings he's stumbled to a 15.95 ERA, 2.73 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB. May will try to right the hip in his next start, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the team he ended the 2025 campaign with, the Red Sox. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Making third straight start
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:23 AM
Saggese will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Saturday's game versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Saggese was in the lineup just once in the first five contests of the season, but since then he's been in the lineup for three straight games. He's filling in for the banged-up Masyn Winn (hip) at shortstop Saturday after handling second base and left field the previous two days. Saggese is 2-for-10 with a 2:4 BB:K at the dish in the early going. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 10:16 AM
Winn (hip) is absent from the lineup for Saturday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: He had to depart Friday's contest due to left hip tightness, an issue that has lingered since Tuesday. Winn could be ready to return to action Sunday, but it will be Thomas Saggese filling in at shortstop and batting sixth Saturday. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Inefficient in Friday's loss
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:36 PM
McGreevy (0-1) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on seven hits over 4.2 innings as the Cardinals fell 4-0 to the Tigers. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander fired 75 pitches (45 strikes) but wasn't able to complete five innings, and he had no margin for error as the St. Louis offense was blanked by Framber Valdez and the Detroit bullpen. McGreevy sports a 2.53 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB through two starts and 10.2 innings, and he'll look for his first win of 2026 when he next takes the mound on the road next week against the Nationals. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Exits game with hip tightness
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:10 PM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Winn departed Friday's game against the Tigers due to left hip tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Winn was noticeably gimpy when running out a groundball in the fifth inning and was then lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh. He noted that he first felt tightness as a result of overdoing it in the batting cage Tuesday. Winn is expected to sit out Saturday but could be back in action Sunday for St. Louis. |
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Nolan Gorman Nolan Gorman Sitting again versus lefty
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:56 AM
Gorman is not in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Tigers.
Analysis: The Cardinals have faced two left-handers this season and Gorman has been on the bench both times, so he looks to be in a clear platoon. Ramon Urias will grab the start at third base and bat cleanup for St. Louis. |
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Pedro Pages Pedro Pages Out of lineup Friday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:55 AM
Pages is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Detroit.
Analysis: Ivan Herrera is getting the start at catcher, so Pages will take a seat. Pages is 3-for-15 with one home run and a 0:4 BB:K in his first five games this season. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Getting first day off
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:49 AM
Wetherholt is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: Left-hander Framber Valdez is taking the mound for the Tigers, so it's a sensible spot to give the lefty-swinging Wetherholt his first day off. Thomas Saggese will cover second base for the Cardinals. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Back in lineup Friday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:46 AM
Winn (undisclosed) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Winn was involved in a car accident Wednesday prior to the Cardinals' off day Thursday, but he emerged uninjured and won't have to miss any games. The shortstop is just 4-for-25 with one stolen base and a 2:5 BB:K in his first 27 plate appearances this season. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Uninjured in car accident
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 8:10 AM
Winn was involved in a single-car accident in St. Louis on Wednesday but did not suffer serious injuries, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals released a statement saying Winn's accident was caused by wet pavement. He was examined at a nearby hospital before being sent home. The incident occurred shortly after Winn delivered a walk-off RBI single in the Cardinals' extra-innings win over the Mets. St. Louis is idle Thursday before opening a road trip in Detroit on Friday. The club will re-evaluate Winn prior to Friday's contest before determining his availability. It's been a rough start to the season offensively for Winn, who is 4-for-25 with one stolen base and a 2:5 BB:K in his first 27 plate appearances. |
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Matthew Liberatore Matthew Liberatore Logs quality start Wednesday
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Liberatore did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Mets, allowing a run on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Liberatore was impressive Wednesday, holding the Mets without a hit until the fifth inning before eventually giving up a lone run on a Juan Soto homer with two outs in the sixth. Through two starts, the 26-year-old Liberatore has given up just two runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four over 11 innings. The left-hander is tentatively in line for a road matchup with the Nationals his next time out. |
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Matt Pushard Matt Pushard Brief shutdown period
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 11:10 AM
Pushard (knee) will be shut down for 4-to-5 days before resuming a throwing program, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pushard landed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right knee patellar tendinitis. The Rule 5 selection will be eligible to return April 14 but could be given more time than that to recuperate. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Getting breather Wednesday
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 8:43 AM
Walker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mets.
Analysis: Walker will get his first day off this season after going 5-for-17 with one home run and a 3:3 BB:K in his first five contests. Nathan Church will slide over to right field and Thomas Saggese will play left field for the Cardinals in Wednesday's series finale. |
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