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9:14Injury Replacements & Rockies Prospect Promotions
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Cardinals' Jared Shuster: Lands in St. Louis as NRI
The Cardinals signed Shuster to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
A first-round pick in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, Shuster was once a prospect of some note. However, the left-hander's performance thus far at the major-league level hasn't been encouraging, as he holds a 5.27 ERA and 98:64 K:BB over 141.2 innings covering parts of three seasons. Shuster is capable of starting and relieving, and it's unclear what role the Cardinals have in mind for him, but he has a chance to make the roster on a rebuilding squad.
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Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Shifting to first base
Burleson will become the Cardinals' everyday first baseman in 2026 following the trade of Willson Contreras (shoulder) to the Red Sox, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Burleson has primarily played the outfield in pro ball, but he has ample experience at first base, as well, having made 38 starts there during the 2025 season. The 27-year-old will have dual eligibility in fantasy leagues in 2026, but it's unclear whether he will see enough action in the outfield to retain eligibility there heading into 2027. The left-handed-hitting Burleson greatly improved versus left-handed pitching in 2025 -- slashing an adequate .271/.310/.398 -- and the Cardinals intend to give him everyday reps in 2026 rather than saddling him with a platoon partner.
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Cardinals' Blake Aita: Sent to St. Louis
The Red Sox traded Aita, Yhoiker Fajardo and Hunter Dobbins (knee) to the Cardinals on Sunday in exchange for first baseman Willson Contreras, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Aita was a sixth-round selection by Boston in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. In 23 appearances (19 starts) between Single-A Salem and High-A Greenville last season, he posted a 3.98 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 99:30 K:BB over 115.1 innings. Aita will likely begin his Cardinals tenure in the lower levels of the minors.
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Cardinals' Yhoiker Fajardo: Moved to St. Louis
The Red Sox traded Fajardo, Blake Aita and Hunter Dobbins (knee) to St. Louis on Sunday in exchange for first baseman Willson Contreras, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Fajardo is a 19-year-old right-handed pitcher who put up some intriguing numbers last season, including a 2.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 59:20 K:BB over 51.1 innings for Single-A Salem. He'll likely begin his Cardinals tenure in the lower levels of the minors and is almost certainly at least a few years away from potentially advancing to the majors.
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Cardinals' Hunter Dobbins: Traded to Cardinals
The Red Sox traded Dobbins (knee) to St. Louis on Sunday as part of a package for first baseman Willson Contreras (shoulder), Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Dobbins had his 2025 campaign cut short when he tore the ACL in his right knee while running to cover first base during a game against the Rays in mid-July. The hurler ultimately underwent surgery and ended the season on the 60-day injured list, though he began a throwing progression in early November and is slated to be ready for the start of spring training. Prior to getting hurt, Dobbins made 13 appearances (11 starts) during his first taste of the majors, posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB across 61 innings. Dobbins could compete for a spot in St. Louis' rotation, but his low-strikeout profile isn't one that typically attracts the attention of fantasy managers.
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Cardinals' Matt Koperniak: Remains in organization
The Cardinals outrighted Koperniak to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
While no longer on the 40-man roster, Koperniak will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old outfielder is coming off a poor 2025 season at Memphis, slashing .249/.322/.387 across 537 plate appearances.
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Cardinals' Dustin May: Has put weight back on
May said Thursday that he currently weighs 220 pounds after pitching the 2025 season at 198-202 pounds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
May had surgery for an esophagus rupture in 2024, which made it difficult for him to keep weight on. His goal this offseason has been to put that weight back on, and he hopes to be up to 225 pounds by spring training. May's fastball velocity was in the 59th percentile in 2025 after it was routinely in the 90-plus percentile in previous seasons, and it's possible the weight loss had something to do with it. The 28-year-old also noted that his arm is "back to normal" after he finished the season on the injured list with right elbow neuritis. May took a one-year, "prove it" contract from the Cardinals in hopes of bouncing back and reestablishing his market next offseason.
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Cardinals' Matt Koperniak: Booted from 40-man
The Cardinals designated Koperniak for assignment Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Koperniak will lose his 40-man roster spot in order to make room for Dustin May, who officially signed with St. Louis on Wednesday. Koperniak, 27, spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Memphis and endured his worst minor-league season yet, slashing .249/.322/.387 across 537 plate appearances.
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Cardinals' Brendan Donovan: Recovered from abdominal surgery
Donovan said Tuesday that he is "full go" in his offseason workouts following Oct. 7 abdominal surgery, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Donovan played through an injury to his abdominal wall for much of the second half before getting shut down late in the year and then having surgery. His offseason workouts are no longer restricted and he will arrive at spring training 100 percent. What team Donovan reports to in February remains to be seen, as he's widely expected to be traded this offseason. The Giants and Mariners reportedly are leading a pack of interested teams to land the super utility player.
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Cardinals' Dustin May: Signs with Cardinals
May signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Saturday that includes a mutual option for 2027, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
May set a new career high with 132.1 innings pitched between the Dodgers and Red Sox in 2025, though his 4.96 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in the regular season both marked significant regression from previous years. Despite his recent struggles, the 28-year-old righty should have little trouble claiming a spot in a Cardinals rotation that doesn't feature much depth following the departure of Sonny Gray.
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Cardinals' Matt Pushard: Selected in Rule 5 Draft
The Cardinals selected Pushard with the seventh pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.
Pushard, a 28-year-old righty reliever from the Marlins organization, logged a 3.61 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 73:23 K:BB and four saves in 62.1 innings across 49 appearances at Triple-A in 2025. The Cardinals should be able to plug Pushard in as a low-leverage reliever right away, given his experience and stuff, headlined by a mid-90s fastball and a couple solid breaking balls.
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Cardinals' Tink Hence: Role change considered
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Wednesday that the team has had internal conversations about whether to move Hence from a starting role to relief pitching, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The Cardinals' main focus for Hence this offseason has been on a training and strengthening program, as well as some mechanical adjustments. The hope is that those things will help the 23-year-old stay healthy, but shifting Hence's role is also on the table. Hence was limited to just eight appearances in 2025 due to a lat strain and shoulder impingement, and injuries have prevented him from ever reaching 100 innings in a minor-league season. The righty entered the offseason healthy and without limitations.
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Cardinals' Zack Thompson: Expected to be ready for spring
Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Tuesday that Thompson (lat) should be ready for the start of spring training, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Thompson missed the entirety of the 2025 season due to a left lat strain, encountering multiple setbacks along the way. He was removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster last month, but the southpaw remains in the organization and will compete for a roster spot in spring training.
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Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Will be cleared to throw soon
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Herrera (elbow) will begin throwing in a matter of weeks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Herrera underwent surgery in November to remove bone spurs from his right elbow and remains in the rehab phase of his recovery. The Cardinals anticipate him being ready to go for the beginning of spring training. Herrera will receive another opportunity to catch in 2026 after injuries limited him to designated hitter in the second half, though he is not expected to be a full-time catcher.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Avg | R | HR | ERA | |
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.245 (17th) |
689 (19th) |
148 (29th) |
4.29 (21st) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| W. Contreras C Willson Contreras C | Shoulder |
| I. Herrera C Ivan Herrera C | Elbow |
| M. Winn SS Masyn Winn SS | Knee |
| L. Nootbaar CF Lars Nootbaar CF | Heel |
| T. Roby P Tekoah Roby P | Elbow |
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