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Winquest

Winquest made New York’s bullpen out of spring training as a Rule 5 pick but didn’t end up making any appearances. The 25-year-old returns to St. Louis’ system where he posted a 3.99 ERA and 110/39 K/BB ratio over 106 innings at Double-A Springfield last year.

The 25-year-old Rule 5 pick made the Yankees’ team out of spring training and hung around for a couple of weeks but never saw any game action. If he clears waivers, he’ll be returned to the Cardinals unless the Yankees attempt to work out a trade to retain his rights.

Winquest is one of the few starters who was drafted in this year’s Rule 5, but his path to joining the Yankees will likely come in relief. An eighth-round pick back in 2022, Winquest made 23 starts — 25 appearances in total — while reaching Double-A while in the St. Louis organization with a 110/39 K/BB and 3.99 ERA over 106 innings.