Matt

Pushard

Pushard heads back to Miami after passing through waivers unclaimed earlier this week. The 28-year-old Rule 5 pick posted a lackluster 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 6/4 K/BB ratio across seven innings for the Cardinals.

The Cardinals needed to free up a spot on their active roster for the return of Hunter Dobbins on Sunday and it looks like Pushard drew the short straw this time around. The 28-year-old hurler posted a 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and a 6/4 K/BB ratio over seven innings in six appearances with the big league club.

Pushard made one appearance for the Cardinals before hitting the injured list with right knee tendinitis back in late March. The 28-year-old righty was picked up from the Marlins in the Rule 5 Draft last December. He’ll operate in middle relief for the Cardinals.

Pushard made just one appearance while allowing three runs in his MLB debut over an inning against the Rays. The seventh pick of the Rule 5 draft will be out for at least two weeks, and Gordon Graceffo will take his spot on the roster/in the bullpen.

Pushard is one of the older players selected in the winter draft, as he will turn 29 next October. The right-hander forged a 3.61 ERA in his time with Triple-A Jacksonville in 2025, and will compete for a middle-inning spot come February.