Players find themselves in a critical juncture as they brace for their final performance against the Cardinals following the All-Star break.
St. Louis Cardinals Designate Erick Fedde for Assignment
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a move that could signal a change in their roster, designating pitcher Erick Fedde for assignment (DFA) on July 23, 2025. This decision gives the Cardinals seven days to trade him, place him on waivers, release him, or assign him to the minors.
Fedde's tenure with the Cardinals may be coming to an end, as his performance this year has been poor, with a 3-10 record, 5.22 ERA, and 1.51 WHIP. This has made it difficult to trade him for significant value.
The Cardinals' performance this season, currently at a record of 51-46 and 1.5 games out of the NL Wild Card, has created uncertainty about their next steps. They are attempting to create a rotation spot for Michael McGreevy by the latest in August, with McGreevy being held down in Memphis this year, a disappointment for the Cardinals who prioritize player development.
Seven players on the Cardinals' roster may face significant changes in their future with the team, and Fedde is one of them. Potential trade scenarios for Fedde include a low-cost trade to a team willing to take a chance on him as a back-end rotation or bullpen option. If he clears waivers, he might be outrighted to the minors if unclaimed, or released, allowing him to sign elsewhere as a free agent.
However, the Cardinals have not reported finding a trade partner yet, implying limited trade interest at the moment. This situation reflects both the team becoming sellers at the deadline and a desire to reshape the roster, as explained in a related podcast.
The Cardinals missed an opportunity to trade Fedde for more value in the offseason, but they are still trying to get something for him, even if it's minimal, before the trade deadline on July 31. The team's future, including that of Erick Fedde, will become clearer in the coming days.
[1] ESPN.com [2] MLB.com [3] St. Louis Cardinals Podcast
The Cardinals may consider trading Erick Fedde to a team that sees value in him as a back-end rotation or bullpen option, given his designation for assignment. If a trade partner is not found, there's a possibility that Fedde could be assigned to a minor league team in the MLB.
