Baseball

Cardinals Trim Roster to 39 with 11 Players Reassigned

by
Kenji Tanaka
March 2, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have streamlined their Spring Training roster, reducing the number of players to 39 following the reassignment of 11 athletes. This move is part of the team’s ongoing preparations as they fine-tune their lineup ahead of the regular season.

According to a press release from the organization, right-handed pitcher Tekoah Roby has been assigned to the Memphis affiliate, while fellow pitchers Jurrangelo Cijntje, Pete Hansen, Ixan Henderson, Austin Love, Hancel Rincón, Sem Robberse, Jared Shuster, and Zack Thompson have been directed to the minor league camp. Additionally, catcher Graysen Tarlow and outfielder Mike Antico will also continue their development in the minors.

With this latest round of cuts, the Cardinals now have 39 players on their major league roster along with 18 non-roster invitees still participating in Spring Training. The focus now shifts to solidifying the roster as the team gears up for the upcoming season.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

Kenji Tanaka

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