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Cardinals May Reclaim Former Prospect Winquest
10 Apr
Summary
- Cade Winquest was DFA'd by the New York Yankees on Thursday.
- The pitcher made the Yankees' roster out of Spring Training.
- He was originally selected by the Yankees from the Cardinals.
The St. Louis Cardinals may soon see former pitching prospect Cade Winquest return to their organization. On Thursday, the New York Yankees designated Winquest for assignment, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Winquest was initially selected by the Yankees from the Cardinals in the Major League Phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.
This move opens the door for other teams to claim Winquest. If he goes unclaimed through waivers, he must be offered back to the Cardinals for a minimal fee. This would be a beneficial outcome for St. Louis, as Winquest impressed enough to make the Yankees' roster out of Spring Training, showcasing his potential despite a 3.99 ERA in 25 appearances last season. His potential return comes as the Cardinals need pitching depth, following the announcement that Packy Naughton was placed on the minor league Injured List.
