Cardinals consider promoting Luis Gastelum to bolster bullpen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals may promote Luis Gastelum to their bullpen soon. Since May 17, Gastelum has posted a remarkable 0.45 ERA and has held opponents to a.121 batting average over 20 innings. He features an effective changeup and a strikeout rate of 37.7%. The Cardinals face decisions on potential roster adjustments, including which player might make way for Gastelum’s promotion. Discussions around trades for veteran bullpen arms may also influence the timing.
- •Luis Gastelum has a 0.45 ERA since mid-May.
- •Opponents are hitting just.121 against Gastelum.
- •The Cardinals need to clear a 40-man spot for his promotion.
- •Potential bullpen adjustments may include trading a veteran player.
- •Max Rajcic’s role could be impacted by Gastelum's ascension.
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