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Nathan Church Nathan Church Activated from injured list
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 2:30 PM
The Cardinals activated Church (shoulder) from the injured list Tuesday, reports Jim Hayes of FanDuel Sports Network Midwest.
Analysis: After landing on the IL May 22, Church will return to St. Louis after missing over two weeks of action. Before hitting the injured list, the 25-year-old slashed .247/.282/.390 with five homers and 18 RBI. St. Louis optioned Victor Scott in order to make room for Church on the active roster. Church will play center field and bat ninth for the Cardinals on Tuesday. |
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Injury confirmed
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 2:20 PM
Peete is dealing with a concussion at High-A Peoria, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: It appeared Peete injured his hand on a slide May 13, but this latest report clears up the diagnosis. The 20-year-old outfielder has always been young for his levels and was in the midst of his best stretch above rookie ball (117 wRC+) despite a career-high 31.4 percent strikeout rate. |
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Victor Scott II Victor Scott II Officially optioned back to minors
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 8:19 AM
The Cardinals optioned Scott to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Analysis: Scott remains an elite defensive center fielder, but his bat has become untenable, as he's slashing just .194/.276/.258 across 61 games this season. Nathan Church (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to grab Scott's roster spot and is also the favorite to see the bulk of the playing time in center field. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Claims second straight start
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 12:46 PM
Fermin went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Reds.
Analysis: After going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs while starting at third base in Saturday's 6-5 win, Fermin remained on the left side of the diamond for the series finale, this time filling in at shortstop for a resting Masyn Winn. Fermin is now slashing an acceptable .250/.312/.381 over 93 plate appearances on the season, but it's difficult to envision him moving out of a utility role unless St. Louis is hit hard by injuries in the infield or outfield. |
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Beginning rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 11:31 AM
Ortiz (wrist) has been sent to the Cardinals' Florida Complex League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Ortiz went down with a wrist injury after just one game earlier this season with Double-A Springfield. He will likely play a few rehab contests with the FCL Cardinals before rejoining Springfield's active roster. Ortiz had a breakout in 2025 between Single-A Palm Beach and High-A Peoria, slashing .300/.416/.462 with 13 home runs, 39 stolen bases and a 67:117 BB:K. |
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Ryne Stanek Ryne Stanek Finding groove
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 9:08 AM
Stanek boasts a 1.38 ERA and 14:6 K:BB over 13 innings since the beginning of May.
Analysis: Stanek finished April with an 8.31 ERA and 18:12 K:BB across 13 frames in his first 15 outings of the season, but he's found a groove since then, having yielded an earned run in just one of his last 14 appearances. His poor control still gets him into trouble at times, but Stanek has re-established himself as one of Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's go-to right-handed setup men. He could net the occasional save on days Riley O'Brien is unavailable. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Poised for activation Tuesday
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 8:16 AM
Church (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: It's the corresponding move for Victor Scott, who is headed to Triple-A Memphis. Church has been sidelined since late May with a left shoulder strain but has been cleared to return after playing three rehab games with Memphis. With Scott in the minors, Church is likely to see the bulk of the starts in center field for St. Louis, at least against right-handed pitching. |
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Victor Scott II Victor Scott II Set to be sent down
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:17 PM
Scott is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Memphis, Tamar Sher of KMOV reports.
Analysis: Scott has struggled to a .194 average with two home runs, nine RBI, 19 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 155 at-bats in 61 contests with the Cardinals this year. He will now be given a chance to hit the reset button with Memphis, and a corresponding move will be made by St. Louis ahead of Tuesday's series opener with the Mets in New York. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Holds on for 17th save
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 7:06 PM
O'Brien secured the save Sunday against the Reds, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: O'Brien did let the possible tying run get to the plate, but he was able to hang on for the save courtesy of a Blake Dunn flyout. The 31-year-old right-hander has been shaky at times as St. Louis' closer, though he's now collected three saves in a row and ranks second in the National League behind only Mason Miller in saves. Through 29.1 frames, O'Brien has a 3.68 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB while converting 17 of his 21 save chances. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Fans five in six strong innings
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:51 PM
McGreevy took a no-decision Sunday against the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: McGreevy has mostly done a fine job of keeping the ball in the yard in 2026, but he was tagged for multiple home runs Sunday for just the second time this year. On a much more positive takeaway, the 25-year-old right-hander pitched at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the sixth time in his last eight starts. McGreevy will bring a strong 2.99 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 49:17 K:BB over 72.1 frames into his next scheduled start in Minnesota. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Set for start Thursday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 4:30 PM
Dobbins is expected to start Thursday's contest on the mound against the Mets, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins will get a turn in the rotation after making two appearances out of the bullpen since his call-up from Triple-A Memphis on May 31. In those two outings, the 26-year-old combined to pitch 8.2 innings, allowing one run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. Dobbins made his first start with St. Louis on April 30, allowing three runs on two hits and five walks while punching out four, and he'll look to do a better job limiting the free passes against New York on Thursday. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Out of lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:22 AM
Winn isn't starting for St. Louis on Sunday against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Winn will get a breather after starting 14 straight games. He batted just .196 over that stretch, striking out 17 times over 60 plate appearances. Jose Fermin is drawing a start at shortstop in Winn's stead Sunday. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Returning to action Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:13 AM
Wetherholt (groin) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for St. Louis versus Cincinnati on Sunday.
Analysis: Wetherholt missed three games due to a groin issue, but he's feeling well enough to return to action Sunday. Bryan Torres covered second base both Friday and Saturday, but he'll move to left field upon Wetherholt's return. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Big day in Saturday's win
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:53 PM
Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Reds.
Analysis: The 24-year-old took Nick Lodolo deep in the fifth inning, snapping a brief 10-game power drought. Walker has strung together three straight multi-hit efforts, boosting the breakout star's slash line on the season to .301/.362/.559 through 61 contests with 16 homers, 10 steals, 43 runs and 46 RBI. |
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Matthew Liberatore Matthew Liberatore Escapes with no-decision Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:27 PM
Liberatore didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Reds, giving up five runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The Cardinals grabbed a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, but Liberatore promptly gave up back in the top of the third before getting tagged for two more runs the following frame, eventually getting lifted after 84 pitches (47 strikes). It's the fourth time in his last five trips to the mound that he's allowed at least three earned runs, a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 5.18 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB through 24.1 innings. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which is set to come on the road next weekend in Minnesota. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Removed from rehab assignment
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:53 AM
Urias (elbow) returned to St. Louis to undergo an examination on his left elbow, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Urias landed on the 10-day injured list in early May due to right elbow lateral epicondylitis, but he came out of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday due to pain in his left elbow. The result of Saturday's tests will determine the next steps for Urias' rehab program. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Could return Tuesday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:37 AM
Church (shoulder) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Church started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. He didn't fare particularly well in his two rehab games, going 0-for-6 with a strikeout, but the important thing for Church is that he emerged healthy after playing in Triple-A. It appears he's nearly fully recovered from a left shoulder strain that caused him to go on the 10-day IL in late May. Victor Scott's playing time will likely decrease once Church returns to the majors. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Slated to start Tuesday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:20 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters Saturday that Dobbins' next appearance will be as the team's starter for Tuesday's series opener against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals will go with a six-man rotation for at least one turn, with Dobbins slated to take the mound following the team's off day Monday. The 26-year-old right-hander has pitched well in his two outings since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis this past Sunday, recording a win and a save while allowing one run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 across 8.2 innings. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Sitting third straight
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 10:01 AM
Wetherholt (groin) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Groin soreness has kept Wetherholt out of the lineup for both of the Cardinals' last two games, and he'll sit out again Saturday while Bryan Torres picks up a start at the keystone. The Cards don't anticipate Wetherholt moving to the injured list, so he'll likely return to action within the next couple of days. |
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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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