Cardinals designate Tink Hence for assignment to clear roster space
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the designation of right-hander Tink Hence for assignment on August 1. This move is intended to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Quinn Mathews, whose contract has been officially selected. Hence was previously regarded as a top prospect within the organization. The team continues to reshape its roster as the season progresses.
- •Tink Hence designated for assignment by St. Louis Cardinals
- •Move clears space for Quinn Mathews on the 40-man roster
- •Hence was considered a top prospect for the Cardinals
- •The roster change was announced on August 1
- 4:07 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Cardinals Designate Tink Hence For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
"St. Louis DFAs a former top prospect to make roster space for a new top prospect. MLB Trade Rumors has all the details.
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