Cardinals Promote Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis, Designate Matt Pushard for Assignment
Cardinals recall right-hander Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis
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The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis while designating Matt Pushard for assignment. Dobbins, who has performed well in the minors, is expected to bolster the bullpen after recent heavy usage. Pushard struggled this season with a 5.14 ERA.
- 01Hunter Dobbins had a successful stint in Triple-A Memphis, going 3-0 with a 3.43 ERA in nine starts this season.
- 02Dobbins previously suffered a torn ACL while pitching for Boston in 2025, which delayed his start to the current season.
- 03Matt Pushard, designated for assignment, had a 5.14 ERA in six appearances after being selected from the Miami Marlins in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.
- 04Pushard allowed two runs in 1 2/3 innings in his last outing against the Chicago Cubs.
- 05If Pushard clears waivers, the Cardinals will need to offer him back to the Marlins for $50,000.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have made a roster change by recalling right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis and designating right-hander Matt Pushard for assignment. Dobbins, who had been recovering from a torn ACL sustained while pitching for Boston in July 2025, made one start this season, allowing three runs in 4 1/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 30. In his time at Triple-A Memphis, Dobbins excelled, posting a record of 3-0 with a 3.43 ERA over nine starts. Last season, he also performed well, finishing with a 4-1 record and a 4.13 ERA in 13 appearances, including 11 starts. The Cardinals are looking to strengthen their bullpen, which has seen significant usage recently, having pitched 10 2/3 innings over the last two games. On the other hand, Pushard, who had a 5.14 ERA this season, struggled in his last outing, allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, the Cardinals will have to return him to the Marlins for a fee of $50,000.
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The recall of Hunter Dobbins is expected to provide much-needed support to the Cardinals' bullpen, which has been heavily taxed in recent games.
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