Cardinals Opening Day 26 Man Roster Update 2-5
Starting Pitchers (5): Matthew Liberatore(L), Dustin May, Michael McGreevy, Richard Fitts, Kyle Leahy
Bullpen (7): JoJo Romero(L),Ryne Stanek, Riley O’Brien, Matt Svanson, Justin Bruihl(L), Ryan Fernandez, Matt Pushard
Catchers (3): Ivan Herrera, Jimmy Crooks, Pedro Pages
Infielders (6): Alec Burleson, JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn, Nolan Gorman, Thomas Saggese, Jose Fermin
Outfielders (5): Victor Scott II, Jordan Walker, Nathan Church, Nelson Velazquez, Bryan Torres
Injured: Hunter Dobbins, Lars Nootbaar
Last 2 On Roster: Pushard, Torres
Last 5 Cuts: Matt Koperniak (OF), Cesar Prieto (IF), Andre Pallante (RHP), Gordon Graceffo (RHP), Andre Granillo (RHP)
Obviously a lot can happen between now and even late March, but I think this is where it would shake out if it needed to be handed in TODAY.
Dobbins is coming off of the injury so I’m not sure if he’ll be available, and I feel like Palante should be there somewhere, but I guess I have him being the first call up from Memphis.
I don’t think Pozo will force his way onto the roster, unless one of the three catchers are injured.
I think they like the versatility of Fermin enough where he’d get a spot over someone like Prieto.
That’s where I’m at currently. I still wouldn’t be surprised to see Jojo Romero traded, which would allow another one of the lefty arms (Naugton, Raquet, Shuster, or Zimmerman) on the roster..
It’s nowhere near the team we’ve come accustomed to seeing, but I think they’re going about the rebuild the correct way, and 2026 will be a huge learning year for most of the team.
