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Cardinals eye relievers Minter, Phillips, and Jiménez in offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Cardinals eye relievers Minter, Phillips, and Jiménez in offseason

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are considering several free agent relievers to strengthen their bullpen in the offseason. After finishing the 2026 season with a 76-83 record, the team looks to improve its pitching depth, particularly on the left side. Candidates include A.J. Minter, who recently posted a 2.78 ERA with the Minnesota Twins, Evan Phillips, known for his versatile pitching roles in Los Angeles, and Joe Jiménez, who dealt with injuries after a solid 2023 season. The Cardinals aim to acquire at least one reliever before a potential lockout begins.

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•Cardinals finished 2026 season with a 76-83 record
•A.J. Minter had a 2.78 ERA with the Twins
•Evan Phillips logged a 3.46 ERA after Tommy John Surgery
•Joe Jiménez is recovering from knee issues
•Cardinals plan to add at least one reliever before lockout

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With a lockout looming, an offseason freeze between players and teams makes it even harder to predict the St. Louis Cardinals’ next moves. The franchise is seemingly continuing to slow-play its rebuild, with President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom not committing to any eye-popping moves after the club finished 76-83 in 2026. But even if …
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