ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis and designated right-hander Matt Pushard for assignment on Sunday.
Dobbins allowed three runs in 4â…“ innings in his only start of the season at Pittsburgh on April 30 after opening the season on the injured list recovering from a torn ACL he suffered while pitching for Boston on July 11, 2025.
Dobbins is 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.
Dobbins was available Sunday to pitch in relief for a Cardinals bullpen that has tossed 10â…” innings over its past two games.
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.
