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Cardinals Activate Alec Burleson, DFA Garrett Hampson and Select Nick Raquet

St. Louis enters the Seattle series 4.5 games behind the Mets for the final NL wild card.

Aug 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Alec Burleson (41) hits a base hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) is safe at second base as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Garrett Hampson (13) was late putting the tag on him at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Burleson returns from the 10-day injured list for right wrist inflammation and leads the club with a .286 average, 16 home runs and 60 RBIs.
  • Left-hander Nick Raquet was selected from Triple-A Memphis after a 10-4 record and 1.68 ERA across Memphis and Double-A Springfield, and he would debut upon his first appearance.
  • Right-hander Andre Granillo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis as part of the roster shuffle.
  • Utility man Garrett Hampson was designated for assignment after being claimed from the Reds on June 24 and batting .143 with a .419 OPS over 62 games for three teams.
  • St. Louis is 72-72 and starts a three-game set at Seattle before a series in Milwaukee.