Cardinals claim pitching prospect Chase Hampton off waivers from Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals claimed right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton off waivers from the Washington Nationals on September 28, 2026. Hampton, a former Top 100 prospect, struggled in 2026 with an 8.18 ERA across three Minor League levels after recovering from Tommy John surgery. He was previously designated for assignment by the Nationals after being claimed from the New York Yankees. The Cardinals now have 39 players on their 40-man roster as they prepare for the offseason.
- •Chase Hampton was ranked as high as No. 6 in the Yankees' system.
- •He went 0-6 with an 8.18 ERA in 2026.
- •Hampton is recovering from Tommy John surgery.
- •The Cardinals finished the 2026 season at 77-85.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Claim Former Top 100 Pitching Prospect Off Waivers from Yankees, Nats
"Chase Hampton, who was considered a Top 100 Minor League prospect in 2024 and ranked as high as No. 6 in the Yankees system, was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.
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