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Cardinals Claim Jorge Alcalá to Replenish Bullpen Depth

Claimed after being DFA’d by Boston, he fills a 40-man vacancy created by deadline trades, showcasing the team’s approach to low-cost, arbitration-eligible relief options.

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 05: Jorge Alcala #71 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after the final out of the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 5, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The right-handed reliever was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox on August 7 after Boston designated him for assignment earlier in the week.
  • The move follows July 31 trades that sent Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton and Steven Matz elsewhere and opened multiple 40-man roster spots.
  • Alcalá has posted a 6.64 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 40 2/3 innings this season despite a 3.64 career mark in Minnesota.
  • He is out of minor league options, which means the Cardinals must make an active roster decision once he joins the club.
  • Under a $1.5 million contract in 2025, he remains arbitration-eligible for 2026 as part of St. Louis’s low-cost bullpen rebuild.