The Cardinals have designated right-hander Ryan Loutos for assignment, per the team. He’s the corresponding move for the previously reported promotion of infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero. The Cards have formally announced the selection of Barrero’s contract and optioned infielder Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis. Loutos, 26, made his big league debut with the Cardinals last … [Read more...] about Cardinals Designate Ryan Loutos For Assignment
Poll: Can Willson Contreras Get Back On Track?
When the Cardinals announced over the offseason that they were moving Willson Contreras to first base, it came as something of a surprise given that they we just two years into a five-year deal they gave him to fill the shoes Yadier Molina had stood in for the past 19 years. Signing a bat-first catcher to replace one of the best defenders in baseball history behind the dish was … [Read more...] about Poll: Can Willson Contreras Get Back On Track?
Cardinals’ Cooper Hjerpe Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
The Cardinals announced that pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe has undergone Tommy John surgery. The left-hander will miss the entire 2025 season and won’t be expected back until midway through the 2026 campaign. Hjerpe, 24, is one of the club’s top pitching prospects. He was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, in the 2022 draft. He received a signing bonus of just under … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Cooper Hjerpe Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Cardinals Recall Matt Svanson For MLB Debut
The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled right-hander Matt Svanson from Triple-A Memphis. His first appearance will be the first of his big league career. Right-hander Roddery Muñoz was optioned to Memphis in his place. Svanson, 26, was the Blue Jays’ 13th-round pick in 2021. He joined the Cardinals by way of the 2023 Paul DeJong trade and entered the season … [Read more...] about Cardinals Recall Matt Svanson For MLB Debut
Cardinals Moving Steven Matz Back Into Rotation
Steven Matz makes his return to the Cardinals’ rotation tomorrow afternoon. The lefty is scheduled for his first start of the season against the Astros. Matz had opened the season in the bullpen because the Cards had off days in each of the first three weeks. They’re now going into their sixth game of a stretch of 13 consecutive game days, so they’ll move to a six-man … [Read more...] about Cardinals Moving Steven Matz Back Into Rotation