ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Dylan Carlson - Heads to bench Carlson is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Cubs.

Impact As anticipated, Carlson has been pushed into a fourth-outfielder role with Tyler O'Neill (back) returning from the 60-day injured list. O'Neill is in left field Thursday and hitting seventh as the Cardinals open a four-game set at Wrigley Field.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Donovan - On bench Thursday Donovan is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Donovan continues to be limited to DH duties because of arm fatigue, and the Cardinals will roll with Paul Goldschmidt in that spot Thursday as Alec Burleson handles first base. Donovan is expected to be able to return to the field sometime early next week.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Tepera - Designated for assignment The Cardinals designated Tepera for assignment Thursday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Just three days after signing a one-year deal with the Cardinals, Tepera will now be cast off the 40-man roster and sent through waivers. Tepera allowed two runs across two innings with the Cardinals, and he holds a 7.59 ERA and 2.06 WHIP on the season.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler O'Neill - Activated off 60-day IL St. Louis activated O'Neill (back) from the 60-day injured list Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact O'Neill has been out since early May due to a lingering back injury and mostly struggled offensively on his latest minor-league rehab assignment, but he'll return as the Cardinals' primary left fielder, possibly so that he can be showcased to other teams ahead of the August 1 trade deadline. Dylan Carlson is expected to take a backseat for now in the Cards' outfield mix.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Casey Lawrence - Inks MiLB deal with Cards Lawrence signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Thursday.

Impact After opting out of his deal with Toronto on Sunday, Lawrence will remain on a minor-league deal with the Cardinals. The 35-year-old righty hasn't been anything special in Triple-A this season, putting up a 4.67 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 90.2 frames. Subpar minor-league stats and a poor MLB track record make it unlikely Lawrence sees the majors in 2023.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Cardinals Reportedly Linked In Potential Deadline Blockbuster Deal The New York Yankees reportedly could make a major splash involving the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of the trade deadline.

JULY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cards-Cubs series could be trade-deadline showcase The St. Louis Cardinals are not playing like a club that reportedly could be a seller at the upcoming trade deadline

JULY 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cardinals bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Chicago Cubs

JULY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zack Thompson - Collects win Wednesday Thompson (2-2) allowed three hits over two scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Marlins. He did not strikeout or walk a batter.

Impact Thompson has been on the big-league roster since July 5, but he hadn't appeared in a game since his June 29 outing for Triple-A Memphis. Despite the long layoff, the southpaw delivered solid relief work in Wednesday's bullpen game. He's at a 3.95 ERA with a 1.76 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB over 13.2 major-league innings this season. Thompson and JoJo Romero are the two southpaws in the Cardinals' bullpen currently, but Thompson is likely to remain in an extremely low-leverage role.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dakota Hudson - Goes three innings Hudson allowed two runs on five hits and struck out one without walking a batter in a no-decision versus the Marlins on Wednesday.

Impact The Cardinals took a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but Hudson didn't pitch deep enough to qualify for the win. He threw 66 pitches (45 strikes) in the spot start, though it's unclear if he'll be stretched out over the next few weeks to enter the rotation. Hudson has held his own in the majors this season, posting a 2.77 ERA despite a 1.31 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 13 innings over five appearances. He worked as a starter with Triple-A Memphis, but he exceeded five innings just twice in 11 outings. If Hudson gets another start, he's tentatively lined up for a challenging road start in Arizona next week.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Barnes - Lands with Cards Barnes signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Impact Barnes was cut loose by the Phillies on July 10, and he'll now serve as an organizational depth piece in the Cardinals' farm system. Barnes holds a 2.97 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 33.1 innings in Triple-A and has now been a part of three different organizations this season.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Gorman comes out swinging hot, propels Cards' sweep ST. LOUIS -- After a month-long dry spell heading into the All-Star break, Nolan Gorman is once again hitting like the middle-of-the-order b...

JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

2023 MLB odds: Shohei Ohtani trade would cause huge shift in MVP lines

Betting analyst Dave Sharapan tells Sammy P how an Ohtani trade from the AL to the NL would cause the MVP odds across MLB to go haywire.

JULY 19, 2023

Cardinals clip Marlins 6-4 for sweep, fifth straight win Nolan Gorman drove in four runs to help power the St.

JULY 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Cardinals clip Marlins 6-4 for sweep, fifth straight win Nolan Gorman drove in four runs to help power the St.

JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chris Stratton - Notches first save Stratton picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-4 victory over the Marlins, allowing a run on two hits while logging a strikeout over an inning.

Impact The Cardinals turned to Stratton to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning, with Jordan Hicks and Giovanny Gallegos each having pitched in consecutive games. Stratton allowed a run on a Luis Arraez double before coaxing a flyout from Jorge Soler to earn his first save this season. The 32-year-old Stratton has a 4.17 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 53:13 K:BB across 49.2 innings this year. While he's still behind Hicks and Gallegos in the St. Louis bullpen hierarchy, Stratton could be a name to watch if the Cardinals elect to move some relief pitching at the trade deadline.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quick burst of runs vs. Miami's Sandy Alcantara lifts Cardinals to first home series sweep ST. LOUIS — An early flex against an ace known for rarely giving up such innings put the Cardinals in position to do something even rarer fo...

JULY 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gorman's 4 RBIs lift Cardinals over Marlins 6-4 for 2nd series sweep this year

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Mami Marlins 6-4 for just their second series sweep this season

JULY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nolan Gorman - Drives Cardinals' offense in win Gorman went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over Miami.

Impact Gorman extended St. Louis' lead to 4-0 in the first inning with a three-run homer off Sandy Alcantara, his 19th long ball of the season and second in four games. The 23-year-old Gorman has heated up again after an extended cold spell. He's now 9-for-22 (.409) with nine RBI in five games since the All-Star break. Overall, Gorman's slashing .242/.322/.485 with 61 RBI and 42 runs scored through 335 plate appearances this season while going 5-for-7 in stolen base attempts.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Woodford - Begins throwing program Woodford (shoulder) has begun a throwing program, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Woodford landed on the injured list in late June with a right shoulder strain, which is the second stint he's had on the IL this season with a shoulder issue. There's no timetable for the swingman's return.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Helsley - Throws off mound Helsley (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Helsley continues to ramp up his throwing program as he works his way back from a right forearm strain. He could be ready to face hitters soon. Jordan Hicks has been excellent in the closer role for the Cardinals lately, but he's likely to be traded, which would allow Helsley to slide back into his old job.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wainwright - Optimistic after bullpen session Wainwright (shoulder) expressed optimism following a bullpen session Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wainwright received two cortisone injections in his shoulder and back after landing on the injured list earlier this month with a right shoulder strain. He's felt dramatically better since then, including Tuesday during his first mound work since the injury. "I'd like to go ahead and pitch tomorrow after I felt the way I felt today," Wainwright said. The 41-year-old will throw a live batting practice session early next week which he hopes will be used in place of a rehab start. A return in late July or early August is looking probable.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker - Sitting Wednesday Walker is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Miami.

Impact Walker will head to the bench after he went 3-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts while starting the first two games of the series. Alec Burleson will take over in right field and bat seventh as the Cardinals look to complete the sweep over the Marlins.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Breather Wednesday Contreras is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Marlins.

Impact Contreras will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts over the first two contests of the series. Ivan Herrera will draw the start at catcher and bat sixth as St. Louis goes for the sweep over Miami.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE