DAKOTA HUDSON NEWS

Up as 27th man for twin bill Hudson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.

Impact Hudson has endured some mixed results over seven outings since returning from a neck injury, posting a 6.37 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB for Memphis in that span. The right-hander will likely work out of the bullpen Saturday, as Jack Flaherty and Matthew Liberatore are set to start the two games.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dakota Hudson loves being a Cardinal. But will he get a another chance with the big club? “I know I can pitch at the big league level. Right now, I’m trying to pitch my way into the conversation,” Hudson said.

JUNE 3, 2023 • BND.COM

Activated from minor-league IL Hudson (neck) was activated from Triple-A Memphis' injured list on Saturday ahead of his scheduled start Sunday.

Impact Hudson's been out for a month with neck discomfort. The right-hander struggled to a 5.40 ERA and 1.99 WHIP over his first four starts with Memphis this season. He won't be in consideration for the Cardinals' big-league rotation until he can get his performance back on track.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on minor-league IL Hudson (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list Friday.

Impact Hudson was sent to Triple-A Memphis ahead of the season to build up his velocity on the mound, but he'll now be sidelined for at least a week, if not longer. Without any clarity on the specific injury he's dealing with, it's hard to predict his future. So far in 2023, Hudson has started four games, producing a 5.40 ERA and 1.99 WHIp with 13 strikeouts over 18.1 innings.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to build up velocity Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters that Hudson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday in part to help build back his velocity, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marmol notes that Hudson has been working at 89-90 mph, and that isn't going to work at the highest level. "We believe there's a path forward, but the big leagues isn't the level to build that [velocity] up," Marmol said. Hudson has a good chance to make starts for the Cardinals in 2023, but he can safely be avoided in redraft formats at this point and profiles as more of a streaming option once with St. Louis.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Katie Woo: The Cardinals optioned RHP Dakota Hudson and... - The Athletic The Cardinals optioned RHP Dakota Hudson and LHP Matthew Liberatore to Triple A Memphis on Tuesday afternoon. Optioning Hudson clears the wa...

MARCH 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Optioned to Memphis Hudson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Impact Hudson had allowed six earned runs on 17 hits and four walks through 8.2 innings this spring in Grapefruit League play, which works out to a 6.23 ERA and 2.42 WHIP. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a 3.14 ERA across his first 249.2 major-league innings between 2018-2021, but the underlying metrics have always been poor and his stock continues to drastically tumble. He'll presumably work out of the rotation with Memphis.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role not yet defined Hudson is competing to win a spot in the Cardinals' rotation, Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Hudson had a rough 2022, coming back from Tommy John surgery and struggling to a career-worst 4.45 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 139.2 innings. He was briefly demoted to Triple-A Memphis late in the season and also saw time as a reliever, which remains a possibility for 2023 as well as Hudson is currently projected as the Cardinals' sixth starter. He's done reasonably well through two Grapefruit League appearances, allowing one earned run on seven hits and two walks, though he's logged just one strikeout over five innings.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets $2.65 million from Cardinals Hudson signed a one-year, $2.65 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Hudson posted a 4.45 ERA and ugly 78:61 K:BB across 139.2 innings for the Cards in 2022 in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery. He's currently on the outside looking in for a rotation spot in 2023 but could still wind up making a decent number of starts for the big club.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Cardinals optioned Hudson to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Hudson was dropped from the 28-man active roster after he was tagged for seven earned runs over nine hits and two walks Tuesday in his spot start Tuesday against the Pirates. His demotion will preclude him from being a part of the Cardinals' roster for the team's upcoming wild-card series with the Phillies.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Disappoints Tuesday Hudson allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out one in 2.2 innings in an 8-7 extra-inning victory Tuesday in Pittsburgh. He did not factor into the decision...

Impact Hudson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Tuesday's game and struggled from the start. After allowing the first two batters to reach safely, consecutive groundouts led to a run in the first. He retired the side in order in the second but fell apart in the third as he faced 11 batters and six runs scored before he was removed with two outs. It was a disappointing end to a frustrating season that included losing his spot in the starting rotation and being relegated to the minors for parts of September.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols has 2 more RBIs, Cardinals beat Pirates 8-7 in 10

Albert Pujols drove in two more runs and the St. Louis Cardinals went on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings Tuesday night

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates try to keep home win streak alive, host the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose

Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four c...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting start Tuesday Hudson is scheduled to start Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Memphis on Sept. 21, Hudson has made one three-inning appearance out of the bullpen, which came back on Sept. 24. He's likely kept himself stretched out through side sessions and simulated games, so he should be in store for a relatively normal start despite his prolonged idle period. If Hudson performs well Tuesday, he could have a case for a spot in the Cardinals' bullpen during the postseason.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches out of bullpen Saturday Hudson tossed three scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers. He didn't strike out a batter and allowed two hits and one walk in the 45-pitch appe...

Impact When Hudson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, manager Oliver Marmol hinted the right-hander could rejoin the rotation, according to John Denton of MLB.com. The Cardinals ultimately chose to keep a five-man rotation intact, but Hudson was still called upon to provide some length out of the bullpen after starter Jordan Montgomery lasted just four innings in Saturday's outing. With two off days during the upcoming week, Hudson will likely remain in the bullpen, but he could make a spot start at some point in the final few days of the regular season if the Cardinals want to give Jack Flaherty or Adam Wainwright a more extended break in advance of the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

May join rotation Manager Oliver Marmol said Hudson may join the Cardinals' rotation, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Any move into the rotation for Hudson would be in order to give Adam Wainwright longer periods of rest between starts. Hudson's most recent start came Saturday when he threw eight innings and gave up one unearned run while earning his eighth win of the season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in win Hudson (8-7) won the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Reds. He allowed an unearned run on six hits and two walks while striking out five over eight innings.

Impact Hudson's lone blemish came in the seventh inning, though it was his own error that ultimately led to the run. Beyond that one small hiccup, Hudson looked spectacular in his first major-league appearance since Aug. 30. The right-hander has struggled with consistency this year, and he now has a 4.16 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 77:58 K:BB across 134 innings through 25 starts. Hudson was up as the 29th man for Saturday's twin bill, so it's unclear if he'll stick in the big leagues or if he'll head back to Triple-A Mmephis after an impressive outing. If he does stay in the majors, it's uncertain if the Cardinals would keep him in a six-man rotation or use him as a multi-inning reliever.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Dakota Hudson sets pace, sends message with Game 1 win vs. Reds St. LOUIS — The Dakota Hudson who emerged Saturday from a brief reboot in the minors, where he could hear the tick-tock of a clock to accele...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards sweep Reds

Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 and 1-...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as 29th man Hudson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the 29th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Hudson was sent to the minors last week but will start the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Over five major-league starts in August, he posted a 5.76 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 25 innings.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds 6-5

Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a tying two-run drive in the sixth inning that sparked the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flaherty solid in return to Cardinals; Sánchez, Nats win 6-0

Jack Flaherty pitched five effective innings for St. Louis in his first big league game since late June, but the NL Central-leading Cardinals had their four-game winning streak sto...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hudson may lose spot in rotation after tough loss to Reds CINCINNATI -- Right-hander Dakota Hudson’s time in the Cardinals' rotation may be nearing an end. With a little more than a month to play in...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cardinals have rotation decision to make after Dakota Hudson struggles Woodford delivered another strong outing out of the bullpen and is making a case for an expanded role.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM