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StL Cardinals adjust roster for 2026 amid performance struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

StL Cardinals adjust roster for 2026 amid performance struggles

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals are making significant roster adjustments for the 2026 season after a disappointing performance last year. Several players, including Michael Siani and Jordan Walker, registered negative WAR values, which impacted the team's overall performance. The Cardinals are now counting on new prospects like Jimmy Crooks and Blaze Jordan to provide offensive support, as projections suggest they could potentially improve the team’s standing. As players like Crooks hit with potential above replacement level, the Cardinals aim to reverse last season's negativity on the field.

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Latest Updates

•Cardinals finished last season with significant negative WAR values from key players.
•Jimmy Crooks and Blaze Jordan projected to boost offensive output this season.
•Crooks and Jordan currently show improvements in their hitting statistics.
•Team hopes adjustments will prevent repeated struggles from the prior year.

Latest Updates

11:19 AMYahoo Sports — StL Cardinal WAR Reinforcements for 2026

What they're saying

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One of the main problems last season was that the Cardinals were in R&D mode and in budget-aging-vet pitcher mode simultaneously, resulting in negative WAR value output from several players. From the testing of developing players standpoint, a brigade of suck was in effect from enough players that it created a siphoning effect that spoiled […]
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