St. Louis Cardinals Announce Spring Roster Adjustments Ahead of Regular Season

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JUPITER, Fla. – As the final stretch of Spring Training approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals have refined their roster, reducing it to 27 players in preparation for the regular season. The club’s official 26-player Opening Day roster is set to be submitted on March 27.

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Roster Updates

The adjustments made today include:

  • Infielder José Fermín and Pitcher Michael McGreevy: Optioned to Memphis (AAA).
  • Infielder José Barrero: Re-assigned to the Memphis roster as a non-roster player.
  • Pitcher Zack Thompson: Scheduled to be placed on the Injured List on Monday, March 24.

These moves aim to align the team for the upcoming season, ensuring the roster features players best positioned to contribute on Opening Day.

With these changes, the Cardinals continue to evaluate and optimize their lineup as Spring Training nears its conclusion, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting 2025 season.

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