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In good position for bullpen spot Graceffo is in a good position to land a spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's not clear whether the Cardinals have committed to making Graceffo a full-time reliever yet, but that's the role he's competing for this spring and he's impressed with nine strikeouts over 5.2 frames. Slated to turn 25 later this month, Graceffo's stock has taken a hit the last two years with middling results in the Triple-A Memphis rotation, but his stuff is playing up in shorter bursts.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being considered for relief role Graceffo is under consideration for a spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Graceffo gave up a solo homer in two innings of work against the Mets in his Grapefruit League debut Monday, but he topped out at 97.1 mph with his fastball and induced four whiffs on six swings on his curveball. Manager Oliver Marmol referred to the appearance as "pretty electric." Graceffo has been a starter throughout the minors, but his progress has stalled out at Triple-A Memphis the last two years and a full-time shift to the bullpen might be the best thing for him and the Cardinals at this point.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Prospect Gordon Graceffo has 'electric' first appearance of the spring: Cardinals Extra During his first outing in a spring training game this year, Cardinals prospect Gordon Graceffo allowed one run and struck out four batters...

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Returns to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Impact As expected, Graceffo's latest stint with the Cardinals lasted just one day, as St. Louis had called him from Triple-A Memphis to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Royals. He made his first MLB start in the second game of the twin bill and was the pitcher of record in the Cardinals' 8-5 loss, working 3.1 innings and striking out two batters while allowing three earned runs on four hits and no walks.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes defeat in first MLB start Graceffo (0-1) took the loss against Kansas City on Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two batters over 3.1 innings.

Impact Graceffo tossed 4.1 frames and gave up just one run in his major-league debut June 29, but that came in long relief. The right-hander wasn't as effective in his first big-league start, though he yielded just one run on two hits through three innings. Kansas City notched back-to-back hits against Graceffo to begin the fourth, however, and he was pulled after a sacrifice fly yielded the Royals' second run. Another tally was charged to his ledger after his departure, and the Cardinals were never able to take take the rookie off the hook for the loss. Graceffo served as the team's 27th man in the contest, so he'll likely be headed back to Triple-A in short order.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for Game 2 start The Cardinals recalled Graceffo from Triple-A Memphis to start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Impact The 24-year-old will make the first start of his MLB career in Wednesday's nightcap while serving as the 27th man for the twin bill, and he should be sent back to Memphis after the contest. Graceffo has pitched to a 3.86 ERA and 71:31 K:BB over 77 innings at Triple-A this season and fared well during his MLB debut in late June, when he allowed one run across 4.1 innings of long relief versus the Reds.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making first MLB start Wednesday The Cardinals are expected to recall Graceffo from Triple-A Memphis to make his first major-league start in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals, Katie Wo...

Impact Sonny Gray is on turn for St. Louis, but the club will push him back for Friday's matchup versus the Cubs. Graceffo will serve as the 27th man for the Cardinals and be returned to Memphis after the spot start. The right-hander pitched well in long relief in his major-league debut last month, allowing one run with a 4:2 K:BB over 4.1 innings. Graceffo holds a 2.22 ERA and 26:10 K:BB in 28.1 frames with Memphis since the beginning of June.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes debut Saturday Graceffo allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings of relief in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Reds.

Impact Graceffo was called on for mop-up duty after an unusually poor start from Sonny Gray and an ineffective relief appearance by John King. The Cardinals' bullpen has been leaned on heavily of late, and Graceffo was called up Friday to provide length after working as a starter with Triple-A Memphis. He has a 3.84 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 70:29 K:BB over 75 innings with Memphis this year. It's unclear if the right-hander will stick around in the majors or return to Memphis after this 67-pitch appearance, which was his first in 10 days.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'We needed it': No. 8 prospect Graceffo saves 'pen in MLB debut ST. LOUIS -- For his very first Major League assignment, Gordon Graceffo was asked to retire one of the hottest hitters on the planet. With...

JUNE 29, 2024 • MLB.COM

Set to return Graceffo (shoulder) was activated from Triple-A Memphis' injured list Friday.

Impact Graceffo last pitched May 28 prior to dealing with shoulder inflammation. He'll rejoin Memphis' rotation for now, and a strong showing with no further injury setbacks could make him an option to join the Cardinals late in the season.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in two weeks Graceffo (shoulder) could rejoin the Triple-A Memphis rotation in two weeks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Graceffo has been on the injured list since May 3 because of shoulder inflammation, but he's returned to playing catch and is going through pregame work, Jones Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Graceffo is widely considered one of the top prospects in the St. Louis system, and he has a chance to make starts for the Cardinals by the end of 2023 if he's healthy enough to do so.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on minor-league IL Graceffo (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Graceffo was tagged for six runs, including two home runs, over five innings in his most recent start for Memphis. He's posted a pedestrian 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB through 22 innings across five starts at the Triple-A level. The right-hander's injury is described as inflammation for now, but the Cardinals will likely want to take a cautious approach with one of their top pitching prospects.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE