Garrett Hampson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks minors deal with Cincinnati The Reds signed Hampson to a minor-league contract Dec. 29.

Impact The Reds were one of three teams that Hampson spent time with in the majors in 2025, though he managed just a .419 OPS over 62 games between the three stops. The 31-year-old Hampson will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Louisville, where he will give the Reds utility depth.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Released by St. Louis The Cardinals released Hampson on Thursday.

Impact Hampson passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and is now a free agent. The utility player has slashed just .143/.250/.169 over 91 plate appearances between the Diamondbacks, Reds and Cardinals this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals DFA veteran utility man before Mariners series | Sporting News The St. Louis Cardinals designated utility man Garrett Hampson for assignment before the three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Booted off 40-man roster The Cardinals designated Hampson for assignment Monday.

Impact Hampson was claimed off waivers back in late June but received only five starts and 35 plate appearances, going 3-for-29 at the plate. He'll now go through the waivers process again.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be DFA'd Hampson is expected to be designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hampson will be dropped from the team's 40-man roster as Alec Burleson (wrist) makes his return from the 10-day injured list Monday. Hampson went 3-for-29 with a double, an RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base after the team claimed him off waivers June 24.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals snap 5-game losing streak with 8-3 win over Marlins

Alec Burleson went 3 for 4, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended their five-game losing streak with an 8-3 win against the Miami M...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Cards' writer says Garrett Hampson 'should be off the roster' by end of the month | Sporting News In the midst of a mediocre season, could Cardinals soon give up on this year's roster?

AUGUST 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michael McGreevy pitches 6 scoreless innings to help Cardinals blank Cubs 5-0

Michael McGreevy tossed six scoreless innings, Jordan Walker homered and drove in a pair of runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Yohel Pozo delivers pinch-hit RBI single in 9th inning to send Cardinals past Dodgers, 3-2

Pinch-hitter Yohel Pozo delivered a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals hung on for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Injury fill-in Alvarez scores winning run and Braves hit 3 HRs to edge Cardinals

Sean Murphy, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna homered and the Atlanta Braves rallied against St. Louis’ two top relievers to beat the Cardinals 7-6 on Saturday

JULY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Contreras sustains left hand contusion when hit by pitch from Pirates ace Skenes

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras sustained a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch by Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes while leading off the fourth inning of...

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Cards complete 3-game sweep of Guardians with 7-0 victory

Nolan Gorman belted a three-run homer, Victor Scott II had a two-run shot and Matthew Liberatore won his career-high third straight start and the St. Louis Cardinals rolled to a 7-...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Another start against lefty Hampson will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

Impact A waiver claim earlier this week, Hampson has now started back-to-back games in center field against left-handed pitching. It appears the utility player will form the short side of a platoon at the position with Victor Scott.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Happ hits leadoff HR, Boyd tosses 6 innings to help the Cubs beat the Cardinals 8-0

Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three, Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals add multi-tasking veteran Garrett Hampson to bench as part of roster shuffle Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

JUNE 24, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Claimed by Cardinals The Cardinals claimed Hampson off waivers from the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact The utility player will offer protection all over the field for the Cardinals but is unlikely to play much. Hampson, 30, is a career .238/.301/.357 hitter over parts of eight major-league seasons.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Reds designated Hampson for assignment Sunday.

Impact Hampson doesn't have minor-league options remaining, so the Reds needed to move him off the 40-man roster in order to recall outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. If he clears waivers, Hampson could remain in the organization and report to Louisville, or he could elect for free agency. Though he brings speed and defensive versatility to the table, Hampson may struggle to land a big-league deal with another club after slashing .167/.310/.188 over 60 plate appearances in the majors with Arizona and Cincinnati this season.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man roster The Reds designated Hampson for assignment Sunday.

Impact Hampson doesn't have minor-league options remaining, so the Reds needed to move him off the 40-man roster in order to recall outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. If he clears waivers, Hampson will have the option of remaining in the Reds organization and reporting to Louisville or electing free agency. Though Hampson brings speed and defensive versatility to the table, he may struggle to find another opportunity at the big-league level right away after slashing .167/.310/.188 in 60 plate appearances in the majors with Arizona and Cincinnati this season.

JUNE 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds set to call up top pitching prospect Chase Burns from minors to start against Yanks

The Cincinnati Reds are preparing to call up top pitching prospect Chase Burns to start during their series against the New York Yankees this week

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts in left field Hampson started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 11-2 loss to the Guardians.

Impact With left-hander Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, manager Terry Francona replaced his lefty-batting outfielders, including Hampson in left field for Will Benson. The news that Austin Hays (foot) has stalled in his recovery opens the door for continued outfield opportunities for Hampson against southpaws. Francona typically sits Benson and Jake Fraley when the Reds face southpaws.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz out of Reds' lineup against Arizona after flight from Dominican Republic canceled

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will not be in the lineup for Cincinnati’s series opener against Arizona on Friday night after his flight from the Dominican Republic, where he was m...

JUNE 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Nick Martinez, Tyler Stephenson help Reds to a 7-4 win over the Royals

Nick Martinez worked seven strong innings and Tyler Stephenson homered to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds sign utility player Garrett Hampson to one-year deal The Cincinnati Reds on Friday announced the signing of utilityman Garrett Hampson to a one-year contract.

MAY 23, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Gets MLB deal from Reds The Reds signed Hampson to a one-year contract Friday.

Impact Hampson was cut loose by the Diamondbacks earlier this week after slashing only .167/.359/.167 over 41 plate appearances, but he has quickly landed on his feet with a new big-league contract. The 30-year-old will serve in a utility role for Cincinnati.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Arizona The Diamondbacks released Hampson on Sunday.

Impact After Arizona designated him for assignment last Monday, Hampson ended up clearing waivers, but he won't stick around in the organization and will explore his options on the open market. The 30-year-old utility player saw action in 18 games with the Diamondbacks prior to being removed from the 40-man roster, slashing .167/.359/.167 with two stolen bases, 10 runs and zero RBI over 41 plate appearances.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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