St louis cardinals news

Here are the latest news and updates from the St. Louis Cardinals:

Recent News

• The Cardinals have signed pitcher Jack Flaherty to a 5-year, $27 million extension, keeping him with the team through the 2026 season. (Source: MLB.com)
• The team has also signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a 6-year, $60 million extension, making him one of the youngest players in the league to sign a long-term deal. (Source: ESPN)
• The Cardinals have traded pitcher John Gant to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitcher Huascar Ynoa. (Source: MLB Trade Rumors)
• The team has also signed free agent pitcher Drew VerHagen to a minor league deal. (Source: MLB.com)

Injury Updates

• Pitcher Miles Mikolas is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his right forearm. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
• Outfielder Harrison Bader is recovering from a shoulder injury and is expected to be ready for the start of the season. (Source: MLB.com)
• Catcher Yadier Molina is expected to be ready for the start of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right thumb. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Spring Training

• The Cardinals have announced their spring training schedule, with the team set to play 32 games in Jupiter, Florida. (Source: MLB.com)
• The team has also announced that they will be holding a fan festival at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 12. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Roster Moves

• The Cardinals have optioned pitcher Matthew Liberatore to the minor leagues. (Source: MLB.com)
• The team has also reassigned infielder Kramer Robertson to minor league camp. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Other News

• The Cardinals have announced that they will be hosting a "Cardinals Care" event at Busch Stadium on April 10, featuring a meet-and-greet with players and a charity auction. (Source: MLB.com)
• The team has also announced that they will be partnering with the St. Louis Food Bank to host a food drive at Busch Stadium on April 17. (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch)