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Bringing in Urias probably means that our new RH OF bat is going to be Fermin or Saggese. The Cardinals are now probably done signing new players.
We don’t need a Adolis Garcia mistake while we are auditioning a 10man bench as possible regulars. Back then we had an outfield and Adolis slipped thru the cracks.
Now we need to play em’ all, and let Baez, Torres, Fermin, Walker etc. show their worth. A good player slipping thru the cracks now wouldn’t be due diligence. Besides, you have to know who to churn out.
The Cardinals official site lists Urias as backup for 2B, 3B, LF.
It lists starters in the following order:
Liberatore
May
McGreevy
Pallante
Leahy
Fitts
DobbinsMinnesota Twins have claimed RHP Zak Kent off waivers from the #Cardinals. His third team of spring training. But he does stay in Florida.
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) February 26, 2026
See where all 244 players in the #stlcards system are assigned, including the 28 non-roster camp invitees. All players by level/position and every transaction are captured in one place – the Roster Matrix at The Cardinal Nation. Just updated and always free.… pic.twitter.com/nY4PAQFoZ4
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) March 1, 2026
We have made the following roster moves.
Our Spring Training roster now stands at 57 players. pic.twitter.com/yPhXQNCqNZ
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 2, 2026
In their first cuts of the spring from 2026 big league camp, the #stlcards reduced their roster to 57 players. The 11 include five prospect pitchers as Minor League camp swelled to 154 players. https://t.co/Q7uieFZZM2 pic.twitter.com/0zZDzPpmfa
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) March 2, 2026
No real surprises here given the health status of Roby, Thompson, and Henderson. I thought Love and Hansen may both survive until the next round of cuts, but neither had any shot of making the team so it’s fine.
It’s the interesting time of the year to speculate who will be added to the 40 man roster. Seems like Velasquez could be added. Or he could accept a Memphis assignment, but that might crowd their outfield. I think Davis will start at Springtime either way. Fermin, Pushard and Bruhi have a leg up to make since they can’t be sent down. Roycroft has an option left. At this moment, the starting 5 appear to be Liberatore, May, Fitts, McGreevy, and Pallante. Dobbins may be back, but will need at least the month of April to ramp up in Memphis. Mathew’s could be added before Dobbins if he can master AAA. I’m assuming Henderson would remain behind in Florida while he recovers. Mautz has been pretty good in camp. But he needs better control. Weatherholt needs a spot opened up on the 40 man roster. Saggesse hasn’t played much lately, is he injured? And will Torres make the 26? Many questions.
Saggese and Torres are away at the WBC. For when he returns, Torres was reassigned to minors camp on Saturday.
We have made the following roster moves.
Our Spring Training roster now stands at 46 players. pic.twitter.com/cOMqahpF7F
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 9, 2026
I guess this is the same as how they just handled Crooks. The basic message is if you don’t have more than a snippet of MLB service time, and you’re already on the 40-man, then you need to prove yourself at AAA first. Wetherholt already proved himself last season (plus he’s not on the 40-man). There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a bit odd that guys like Chase Davis and Brody Moore get to outlast better players though.
jnevel said:
It’s a bit odd that guys like Chase Davis and Brody Moore get to outlast better players though.
Here is the logic. The longer Baez stays, hitting two-run homers (as he did today) and batting .333, the louder the cries will be to promote him prematurely.
Everyone already knows Davis and Moore have no chance of making the team.
That is why the timing is what it is, at least as I see it.
They have guys to send on the bus rides, spending the whole day to maybe play two innings or not at all, and guys they want doing something else.
Brian – I agree. That’s what I see it as too. I’m not sure I entirely agree with the concept though. But in today’s age of fans going crazy on the internet every time a prospect hits a homer (even if it’s off a no-name pitcher who threw a fastball over the heart of the plate), I understand.
Well im def glad they didnt get over wowed by baez and keep him on the team. If he continues what hes doing in AAA ball for a good bit, then thoughts can be entertained. I like what little ive seen but time will tell.
Sad news for those of us who were Alec Willis fans:(from transaction pages)
03/10/26 – FCL Cardinals released RHP Alec Willis.
Willis had the Steven Gingery effect. Just never could get healthy enough to pitch, despite lots of promise.
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