The St. Louis Cardinals designated left-hander Jared Shuster for assignment to make room for right-hander Ryan Fernandez recalled from Triple-A Memphis. Shuster, who was recently brought up, had a rough outing, allowing two runs in three innings. Originally a first-round pick in the 2020 draft, Shuster has failed to live up to expectations, posting a 5.26 ERA over 145.1 innings in the majors. He now faces a week in DFA limbo as the team assesses trade interests and options.

By the Numbers
  • Shuster has a 5.26 ERA in 145.1 big league innings.
  • His strikeout rate is 15.3%, walk rate is 10.2%, and ground ball rate is 36.7%.
State of Play
  • The Cardinals' 40-man roster now stands at 39.
  • Shuster has exhausted his three option seasons and is out of options.
What's Next

Shuster will go through a waiver process over the next few days, with the possibility of being claimed by another team if interested. If no team claims him, he may elect free agency due to previous outright waivers.

Bottom Line

The Cardinals are making a strategic move to bolster their bullpen with a more reliable option while Shuster's future in the league hangs in the balance. His time in the majors may be nearing an end unless he can regain form elsewhere.