The Yankees have returned Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest to the Cardinals after he cleared waivers following a designation for assignment. Winquest, who turns 26 soon, had a challenging spring training, pitching 10 innings with an 8.00 ERA. The Yankees had originally selected him in the Rule 5 draft due to roster space but did not use him in any games. Following a minor roster adjustment, Winquest was designated, leading to his return to the Cardinals without occupying a 40-man roster spot, where he will join Triple-A Memphis to continue his development.

By the Numbers
  • Winquest pitched 10 innings in spring training, giving up 8 earned runs on 13 hits.
  • Last season, he had a 3.99 ERA over 106 innings split between High-A and Double-A.
State of Play
  • Winquest did not appear in a game for the Yankees despite being on the roster for several weeks.
  • He will now work at Triple-A Memphis to further his development under the Cardinals.
What's Next

Winquest's focus will shift to proving himself at the Triple-A level, aiming to regain the momentum that led to his Rule 5 selection. His performance in Memphis could open opportunities for a future call-up to the majors.

Bottom Line

While Cade Winquest’s stint with the Yankees was brief and uneventful, returning to the Cardinals offers him a chance to develop and potentially return to the big leagues. Maintaining his performance at Triple-A will be crucial for his career trajectory.