ST. LOUIS -- Just hours after the St. Louis Cardinals recalled Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis, the right-hander earned his first professional save in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Dobbins helped spell a spent bullpen for 3â…” innings, in which he yielded one run on four hits with four strikeouts.
Dobbins hadn't pitched in the majors this season since April 30, when he allowed three runs in 4â…“ innings in a start at Pittsburgh. He opened the season on the injured list recovering from a torn ACL he suffered while pitching for Boston on July 11, 2025.
Dobbins was 3-0 with a 3.43 ERA in nine starts for Triple-A Memphis this season and went 4-1 with a 4.13 ERA in 13 appearances (11 starts) last season as a rookie for Boston.
In a related move earlier Sunday, the Cardinals designated right-hander Matt Pushard for assignment.
The 28-year-old Pushard had a 5.14 ERA in six appearances this season after being selected from the Miami Marlins in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.
Pushard allowed two runs (one earned) in 1â…” innings Saturday night against the Chicago Cubs.
If Pushard is placed on waivers and goes unclaimed, the Cardinals will have to offer him back to Miami for $50,000.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
