Miles Mikolas released by Washington Nationals, former Cardinals pitcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Miles Mikolas has been released by the Washington Nationals after 10 years in MLB. The announcement came while the St. Louis Cardinals faced the Chicago Cubs in a three-game series. Mikolas, a two-time All-Star, had a career ERA of 4.37 and spent seven seasons with the Cardinals. He will become a free agent upon clearing unconditional release waivers. Previous seasons included an impressive 3.29 ERA in 2022 and an All-Star selection.
- •Miles Mikolas released by the Washington Nationals on August 15, 2026.
- •Mikolas was a two-time All-Star during his career.
- •He spent parts of seven seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Mikolas had an ERA of 5.82 in 2026 before his release.
- •He will be a free agent once he clears waivers.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals 2X MLB All-Star Pitcher Released by Current Team
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals 7-Year Pitcher Released by Current Team
"As the St. Louis Cardinals are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a 3-game series this week, the news broke that a former two-time All-Star pitcher who used to play for St. Louis was released by his current team. A couple of days ago, the Washington Nationals decided to cut ties with Miles Mikolas […] The post St. Louis Cardinals 2X MLB All-Star Pitcher Released by Current Team appeared first on HEAVY.
"As the St. Louis Cardinals are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a 3-game series this week, the news broke that a former two-time All-Star pitcher who used to play for St. Louis was released by his current team. A couple of days ago, the Washington Nationals decided to cut ties with Miles Mikolas […] The post St. Louis Cardinals 7-Year Pitcher Released by Current Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:19 AMSt. Louis Cardinals 2X MLB All-Star Pitcher Released by Current Team
As the St. Louis Cardinals are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a 3-game series this week, the news broke that a former two-time All-Star pitcher who used to play for St. Louis was released by his current team. A couple of days ago, the Washington Nationals decided to cut ties with Miles Mikolas […] The post St. Louis Cardinals 2X MLB All-Star Pitcher Released by Current Team appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:19 AMSt. Louis Cardinals 7-Year Pitcher Released by Current Team
As the St. Louis Cardinals are currently taking on the Chicago Cubs in a 3-game series this week, the news broke that a former two-time All-Star pitcher who used to play for St. Louis was released by his current team. A couple of days ago, the Washington Nationals decided to cut ties with Miles Mikolas […] The post St. Louis Cardinals 7-Year Pitcher Released by Current Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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