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Cardinals consider promoting Luis Gastelum to bolster bullpen

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Cardinals consider promoting Luis Gastelum to bolster bullpen

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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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C’mon, it was Father’s Day recently, humor me! Max Rajcic has done an admirable job coming out of the Cardinals’ bullpen in the exact role I spoke about earlier this year. I think it’s time the Cardinals elevate another young arm that’s “changing” things up on AAA hitters this year. Sorry, I seem to be […]
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