PACKY NAUGHTON NEWS

Heads to minors The Cardinals optioned Naughton to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Naughton was sent packing to clear a spot on the active roster for Jack Flaherty (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his season debut Wednesday against the Pirates. After getting called up from Triple-A on May 30, Naughton made three appearances -- two as an opener and one out of the bullpen -- and gave up five earned runs over four innings.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

So close: Mikolas' no-hit bid broken up with 2 outs in 9th

Miles Mikolas fell one strike short of a no-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals against Pittsburgh when Cal Mitchell doubled with two outs in the ninth inning

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roughed up by Rays Naughton (0-2) allowed four earned runs on five hits with no walks or strikeouts across 1.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rays.

Impact Naughton wasn't stretched out to be a starter, so he wasn't likely to pitch deep into the game even if he was effective. However, that wasn't the case, as he allowed three doubles in the first frame to account for three earned runs. Naughton is likely to get one more turn through the rotation thanks to a doubleheader, though Steven Matz's (shoulder) impending return could cause Naughton's role to shift in the near future. He has primarily served a multi-inning relief role with St. Louis this season and now has a 5.54 ERA with a 12:1 K:BB across 13 innings.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Naughton will start Wednesday's game against the Rays, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old hasn't pitched since covering 2.1 innings as an opener May 30, but he'll make another start Wednesday in Tampa Bay. Naughton has yet to pitch at least four frames in any appearance between the majors or minors this season, so he's unlikely to pitch deep enough Wednesday to have a chance at a victory.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields one run as opener Naughton allowed one run on two hits as the opener in Monday's win over the Padres. He struck out four across 2.1 frames.

Impact The 26-year-old southpaw worked through two scoreless frames before he was charged with a run on Jurickson Profar's RBI single off of Andre Pallante in the third. Naughton is sporting a 3.09 ERA with a 12:1 K:BB through 11.2 frames with St. Louis this season. If he gets another turn in the rotation, it would likely be this weekend in a road matchup with the Cubs.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Monday Naughton was called up from Triple-A Memphis and will start Monday's contest versus the Padres, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naughton will return to the major-leagues to make his second start of the season and seventh appearance overall. He has produced a 2.89 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with eight strikeouts over 9.1 innings with the Cardinals in 2022. With Steven Matz (shoulder) potentially returning soon, Naughton may just make one start before returning to Triple-A, but time will tell.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grisham's 2-run HR in 10th gives Padres 4-2 win over Pirates

Trent Grisham hit a two-run walkoff home run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to take two of three

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joining rotation Monday The Cardinals plan to call up Naughton from Triple-A Memphis and have him start Monday's game against the Padres in St. Louis, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact St. Louis will have to move a player off the 26-man active roster to clear a spot for Naughton, who is poised to rejoin the big club after a week-and-a-half-long stint in the minors. Between his 13 outings in the majors and at Triple-A this season, Naughton hasn't pitched more than 3.1 innings, so he'll likely have a strict cap on his pitch count Monday. Whether he sticks in the rotation beyond Monday may hinge on the availability of Steven Matz (shoulder), who resumed throwing Sunday and could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list in the first week of June.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on farm The Cardinals optioned Naughton to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Naughton's stay with the big club lasted just one day after the Cardinals designated him as their 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets. He appeared in relief in the Cardinals' 3-1 loss in Game 1, striking out one batter over 1.2 scoreless innings.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up as 27th man The Cardinals recalled Naughton from Triple-A Memphis and designated him as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mets, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Naughton won't be in line to start either end of the twin bill, but he'll at least provide a multi-inning option out of the bullpen behind Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz, who take the hill for Games 1 and 2, respectively. The 26-year-old southpaw has made five appearances (one start) for St. Louis in 2022, working 7.2 innings while giving up three earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out seven.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hudson, Cardinals combine to stop Giants' 6-game win streak

Dakota Hudson and a quartet of relievers combined to help the St. Louis Cardinals stop San Francisco’s six-game winning streak, blanking the Giants 4-0

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Saturday Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Naughton made five appearances (one start) during his time on the major-league roster, and he posted a 3.52 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 7.2 innings. The southpaw will head back to the minors after Drew VerHagen (hip) was reinstated from the injured list Saturday.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in spot start Naughton (0-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday after pitching 3.1 innings, giving up three runs on five hits while striking out two against the Orioles.

Impact All of the damage against Naughton in this one came in the form of home runs. He gave up a two-run homer to Cedric Mullins in the top of the third inning and then a solo shot to Tyler Nevin in the fourth frame. The earned runs were his first surrendered this season, though he was put in a tough spot, starting on two days' rest. Overall, Naughton has a 4.26 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with four punchouts over 6.1 innings this season. With Adam Wainwright (illness) expected to return soon, the 25-year-old will likely return to his regular bullpen role without making another start.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins, Nevin power Orioles to 5-3 win over Cardinals

Cedric Mullins and Tyler Nevin each homered and Kyle Bradish struck out 11 over seven strong innings for his first career win, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over t...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting spot start Tuesday Naughton will serve as the Cardinals' starting pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact St. Louis held out hope that Adam Wainwright would be ready to clear COVID-19-related protocols and make his scheduled turn through the rotation Tuesday, but he ultimately wasn't able to do so. As a result, Naughton will move from the bullpen to make the spot start, but don't expect him to work deep into the game. He'll be pitching on two days' rest after facing two hitters in Saturday's game against the Giants, and he hasn't topped three innings in any of his appearances in the majors or at Triple-A Memphis this season.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins St. Louis The Cardinals recalled Naughton from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact Just one day after being optioned to Memphis, Naughton will rejoin the Cardinals as a replacement for Steven Matz (personal), who was placed on the bereavement list. Matz isn't scheduled to make his next start until Saturday in San Francisco, so assuming he's back by then, Naughton won't be needed in the rotation. Instead, look for Naughton to serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen while Matz is away from the team.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naughton was an odd man out with roster sizes dropping from 28 to 26 on Monday, leading to his return to Triple-A Memphis. After being called up April 22, the left-hander appeared in one contest, tossing 1.1 scoreless innings and only surrendering one hit. It's likely he will return to the Cardinals at some point this season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Cardinals Naughton was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Naughton was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals in March after being designated for assignment by the Angels, and he posted a 1.80 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 10 innings during five relief appearances in Memphis early in the year. He'll now provide bullpen depth for St. Louis after Drew VerHagen (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Naughton was claimed off waivers from the Angels on Monday but won't get the chance to earn an Opening Day roster spot for his new team. He could return to the big-league roster to cover for an injury later in the season, but his 6.35 ERA and 12:14 K:BB in 22.2 innings last season suggests he still has some development to do if he's to become a weapon at the highest level.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals claim LHP Naughton off waivers from Angels

The St. Louis Cardinals claimed left-hander Packy Naughton off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Cardinals Naughton was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals on Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Naughton will remain on a 40-man roster after being designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday. He hasn't done anything to suggest he deserves an Opening Day roster spot, as he recorded a 6.35 ERA and 12:14 K:BB in his major-league debut last season.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster Naughton was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naughton made his MLB debut last season but failed to impress. In 22.2 innings, he struggled to a 6.35 ERA, walking 14 batters while striking out just 12.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Wednesday Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Naughton was charged with the loss Tuesday when he allowed four runs in two innings against the Rangers, and it's not yet clear whether he'll pitch during the Angels' final series of the year. The southpaw has made seven major-league appearances (five starts) in 2021 and has recorded an 0-4 record with a 6.35 ERA and 1.81 WHIP in 22.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers yet another loss Naughton (0-4) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks over two innings as he took the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Naughton managed to pitch out of a jam in the opening frame but was tagged for four runs on three hits and a pair of walks in the second and the Angels were never able to recover. Naughton had a 2.57 ERA over his first four outings for the big-league club but has now allowed exactly four runs in each of his last three starts while going just a total of 10.2 innings. The 25-year-old now owns a 6.35 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 12:14 K:BB over 22.2 innings. He has a shot to pitch again this weekend against Seattle but does not warrant any consideration in lineups.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hearn scheduled to start for Texas against Los Angeles

The Angels will start Janson Junk on Wednesday while the Rangers are expected to counter with Taylor Hearn

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS