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Cardinals consider promoting reliever Luis Gastelum amid bullpen struggles

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Cardinals consider promoting reliever Luis Gastelum amid bullpen struggles

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly evaluating the promotion of 24-year-old reliever Luis Gastelum from Triple-A Memphis. Gastelum, ranked 21st in the Cardinals system by MLB Pipeline, has impressed with a 2.45 ERA over 40.1 innings, striking out 9.8 batters per nine innings. His standout pitch, a low-80s changeup, has a high whiff rate and has helped him maintain a 19-inning scoreless streak. With recent struggles in the bullpen, the Cardinals may need to make a move to strengthen their pitching staff.

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•Luis Gastelum has a 2.45 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings in Triple-A this season.
•His low-80s changeup boasts a 64% whiff rate against right-handed batters.
•Gastelum is currently on a 19-inning scoreless streak for Memphis.
•The Cardinals' bullpen has struggled lately, prompting consideration of Gastelum's promotion.
•Gastelum was selected 21st among Cardinals prospects by MLB Pipeline.

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5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Must Consider Promoting 24-Year-Old Reliever With Wicked Changeup

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The St. Louis Cardinals have had a bullpen problem all season–and Luis Gastelum might be the answer. Gastelum, 24, is MLB Pipeline’s 21st-ranked prospect in the Cardinals system.So far this season, all he’s done is shove. His ERA through 40.1 innings in Triple-A Memphis sits at 2.45, and he’s striking out 9.8 batters per nine innings. In […] The post Cardinals Must Consider Promoting 24-Year-Old Reliever With Wicked Changeup appeared first on HEAVY.
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