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Standing out in bid for RP spot Leahy has spun eight scoreless innings with a 9:1 K:BB during Grapefruit League play this spring.

Impact Leahy is competing with Nick Anderson, Chris Roycroft and Riley O'Brien for one of the final two spots in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen. Perhaps working in Leahy's favor, in addition to his fine work this spring, is that he's shown the ability to go multiple frames, whereas the other three competitors are more one-inning relievers. Each of Leahy's last three outings this spring were two innings apiece, and he recorded more than three outs in 20 of his 33 appearances last season for St. Louis.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Cardinals recalled Leahy from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Leahy owns a 4.02 ERA and 1.02 WHIP through 47 innings with the Cardinals this season, and he's given up just one earned run across 5.2 Triple-A frames since making his last MLB appearance Sept. 6. He'll come up to give the Cards some additional bullpen depth as Sonny Gray (forearm) heads to the IL.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Memphis The Cardinals optioned Leahy to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Leahy has turned in a 4.30 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 14.2 innings since being recalled from the minors in late-July, though he'll now be sent back to Triple-A after giving up three runs over 1.1 frames during Friday's loss. Chris Roycroft was recalled from Memphis in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by St. Louis The Cardinals recalled Leahy from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Cardinals designating right-hander Giovanny Gallegos for assignment. Leahy's last major-league outing was July 21 against Atlanta, when he pitched two scoreless innings and notched his first major-league save. Across 19 major-league outings this season, Leahy has a 3.90 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 32.1 innings.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Memphis Leahy was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Impact Leahy recorded a save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing a hit and striking out two over two scoreless innings. The right-hander has been the Cardinals' preferred 27th man for doubleheaders and has also seen some occasional time as a low-leverage option in the bullpen this season, so he should be at the top of the list if the team needs an injury replacement in the majors.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs save in nightcap Leahy recorded his first career save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader split with Atlanta, giving up a hit and striking out two over two scoreless innings.

Impact The 27-year-old righty was called up to be the 27th man for the twin bill, and he surprisingly got the nod in a high-leverage spot with St. Louis winning 6-5 in the eighth inning. When the Cards tacked on three more runs in the top of the ninth. manager Oliver Marmol elected to leave Leahy on the mound to clean things up. He hasn't pitched badly during his time on the big-league roster this season, posting a 3.90 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB through 32.1 innings over 19 appearances, but Leahy's likely headed back to Triple-A Memphis despite this performance.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man Leahy is with the Cardinals and will be the team's 27th player for the nightcap of a doubleheader against Atlanta,Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Leahy will give the Cardinals and additional bullpen arm for Game 2 after St. Louis lost 3-2 in 10 innings during the matinee. Leahy has thrown 30.1 big-league innings with a 4.15 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He'll likely be sent back to Memphis following the contest.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Cardinals returned Leahy to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Impact Leahy will head back to Memphis after he was summoned from the Triple-A club on Saturday to serve as the Cardinals' 27th man for a doubleheader with the Cubs. He was called upon in relief in the Cardinals' 11-3 win in the first game of the twin bill, striking out two while allowing one earned run on two hits and no walks over two innings.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added as 27th man The Cardinals added Leahy to their active roster for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Leahy owns a 4.13 ERA and 1.09 WHIP through 28.1 innings in the majors this season, and he'll now return to St. Louis in order to add extra depth to its bullpen for Saturday's twin bill. He'll likely be returned to Triple-A Memphis after the conclusion of the second game.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Memphis The Cardinals optioned Leahy to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact After giving up two runs in three innings against Atlanta on Wednesday, Leahy was removed from the active roster in favor of Gordon Graceffo. Leahy had been with the Cardinals since May 3, earning a 3.67 ERA over 27 innings.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Cardinals sent Leahy outright to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact Leahy was brought onto the Cardinals' 40-man roster in July and made three appearances before being optioned back to Triple-A. He surrendered four earned runs over just 1.2 innings in the majors, and he posted a 6.37 ERA across 83.1 frames with Memphis. Barring a significant improvement, Leahy doesn't project to contribute significantly in the majors next season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Memphis Leahy was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Leahy made his big-league debut in early July but allowed at least one run in all three of his relief appearances, failing to record three outs in any of them. He'll take his 21.60 ERA and 5.40 WHIP back to the minors, with Drew VerHagen (hip) returning from the injured list to take his spot in the bullpen.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in debut Leahy (0-1) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Friday versus the White Sox.

Impact Leahy gave up a solo home run to Luis Robert and then loaded the bases. Chris Stratton allowed an inherited runner to score, breaking the tie and leaving Leahy with the loss in his MLB debut. Leahy had a mediocre 4.06 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 51:23 K:BB over 51 innings with Triple-A Memphis as a long reliever, and it's possible his stay on the big-league roster could be short.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen St. Louis selected Leahy's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact Leahy is up to fill a long relief role for the Cardinals, who badly need fresh arms in the bullpen. The 26-year-old right-hander was showing an underwhelming 4.06 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 51:23 K:BB through 51 innings of work this season with Memphis.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE