The St. Louis Cardinals lifted right‑hander Hunter Dobbins from Triple‑A Memphis on Sunday, clearing room for a bullpen that has logged 10⅔ innings in its last two outings. Dobbins, who missed the start of the season with a torn ACL, posted a 3‑0 record and a 3.43 ERA in nine starts for Memphis this year during the regular season in 2026 and maintained solid control today.

Meanwhile, the club designated right‑hander Matt Pushard for assignment. Pushard, a 5.14‑ERA arm acquired via the Rule 5 Draft from the Miami Marlins, went 0‑2 with one earned run in 1⅔ innings against the Cubs. If he clears waivers, the Cardinals must return him to Miami for a $50,000 fee before the next trade deadline to avoid losing him outright.

Dobbins’ recall bolsters a bullpen that has struggled to find consistency, while pushing Pushard into free agency could open a spot for a more reliable reliever. The move keeps the Cardinals’ late‑season options flexible and signals a willingness to shuffle pitchers until the trade deadline arrives. Cardinals fans will see whether Dobbins can sustain his Triple‑A form in the majors.