Cardinals reinstate Ryne Stanek, option Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list on July 3 ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs. Gordon Graceffo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis after recording a 3.35 ERA in 40 1/3 innings this season. Right-hander Dustin May tested his right ankle before the game, one day after sustaining a contusion against the Braves, where he allowed five runs before leaving the field. There is no immediate update on May's availability moving forward.
- •Stanek returns from the paternity list.
- •Graceffo has a 3.35 ERA and was recently successful in relief.
- •Dustin May is testing his ankle after a contusion.
- •May's injury occurred during a game against Atlanta.
- •Cardinals are managing depth in their pitching staff.
- 9:41 PMESPN MLB — Cards reinstate Stanek, send Graceffo to Triple-A
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals reinstate Ryne Stanek, option Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A; RHP Dustin May tests ankle.
"The St. Louis Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis. Cardinals right-hander Dustin May threw in the outfield before Friday's game, one day after suffering a right-ankle contusion in Atlanta when he was struck by Dominic Smith's low liner in the first inning of an 11-5 win over the Braves. In his 10th season, the 34-year-old Stanek is 2-1 with one save and a 5.12 ERA in 31 2/3 innings over 35 games this season.
"Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 3, 2026, 9:41 PMCards reinstate Stanek, send Graceffo to Triple-A
Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 8:29 PMCardinals reinstate Ryne Stanek, option Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A; RHP Dustin May tests ankle.
The St. Louis Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis. Cardinals right-hander Dustin May threw in the outfield before Friday's game, one day after suffering a right-ankle contusion in Atlanta when he was struck by Dominic Smith's low liner in the first inning of an 11-5 win over the Braves. In his 10th season, the 34-year-old Stanek is 2-1 with one save and a 5.12 ERA in 31 2/3 innings over 35 games this season.
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