Hunter Dobbins - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Jettisoned to minors The Cardinals optioned Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Dobbins made a couple long relief appearances and one start for the Cardinals during his stint in the majors. The club had left open the possibility of sticking with Dobbins as part of a six-man rotation for at least another turn, but ultimately it opted to revert back to a five-man setup. Dobbins holds a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 17.1 innings in the majors this season.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 4.1 innings vs. Mets Dobbins did not factor into the decision in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Mets, allowing three runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Mets got to Dobbins early Thursday, scoring three runs on a pair of first-inning homers, though the right-hander would manage to settle in and hold New York scoreless over his final 3.1 frames. Dobbins has made two starts and four appearances overall for St. Louis this season, posting a 3.63 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB across 17.1 innings. Dobbins would currently line up to face the Padres at home in his next outing, assuming the Cardinals stick with a six-man rotation.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Soto's homer in 7th gives Mets 5-4 win over Cardinals

Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Cardinals vs. Mets prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Thursday Hunter Dobbins will help lead the Cardinals past the Mets on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field, Stitches predicts.

JUNE 11 • NYPOST.COM

Set for start Thursday Dobbins is expected to start Thursday's contest on the mound against the Mets, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Dobbins will get a turn in the rotation after making two appearances out of the bullpen since his call-up from Triple-A Memphis on May 31. In those two outings, the 26-year-old combined to pitch 8.2 innings, allowing one run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. Dobbins made his first start with St. Louis on April 30, allowing three runs on two hits and five walks while punching out four, and he'll look to do a better job limiting the free passes against New York on Thursday.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Slated to start Monday Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters Saturday that Dobbins' next appearance will be as the team's starter for Tuesday's series opener against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the...

Impact The Cardinals will be going with a six-man rotation for at least one turn, with Dobbins slated to take the mound following the team's off-day Monday. The 26-year-old right-hander has pitched well in his two outings since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis this past Sunday. Dobbins has recorded a win and a save across those two outings, allowing one run on eight hits and two walks while striking out 10 across 8.2 innings.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 6 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Giants And Nationals Hit How Many Home Runs?

Burleson, Nootbaar spark the Cardinals to a 10-3 victory over the Reds

Alec Burleson homered and scored four runs, Lars Nootbaar added two hits and an RBI in his season debut and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 on Friday night

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Red Sox Hurt Hunter Dobbins' Development? Cardinals Hurler's Dad Fires Shots Hunter Dobbins was the source of a surprising amount of controversy during his time with the Boston Red Sox. Evidently, that trend wasn't me...

JUNE 1 • SI.COM

Cardinals' Joshua Baez is destroying Triple-A pitching, so why isn't he in St. Louis? First we got Jimmy Crooks, then Nelson Velazquez, then Hunter Dobbins. The last infinity stone is clobbering Triple-A arms.

JUNE 1 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Snags save in long-relief outing Dobbins allowed one run on four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over 3.2 innings to earn the save in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Dobbins was called up from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day. While it was initially a possibility that he'd join the Cardinals' rotation, this long-relief outing, which saw him throw 41 of 61 pitches for strikes, will likely prevent him from making a start any time soon. Dobbins has given up four runs with an 8:5 K:BB over eight innings in two major-league appearances this season. He's sporting a 3.43 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 33:14 K:BB across 44.2 innings as a starter for Memphis. At this time, it's unclear if Dobbins will remain in the majors -- he'll likely be unavailable for a few days, but he was able to give all of the Cardinals' other relievers a day off Sunday.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Cardinals recall right-hander Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis and have designated right-hander Matt Pushard for assignment

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Rejoins MLB club The Cardinals recalled Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact After opening the season on the injured list while completing his rehab from knee surgery, Dobbins made his Cardinals debut April 30 in Pittsburgh and was optioned to Memphis after giving up three runs across 4.1 innings. The right-hander has worked out of the rotation at Triple-A but should immediately be available out of the bullpen for St. Louis since he was scheduled to start Sunday for Memphis.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Hunter Dobbins Is Forcing Attention in Triple-A The St. Louis Cardinals hurler is pitching well down in Triple-A.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Optioned after spot start The Cardinals optioned Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Dobbins made a spot start Thursday in Pittsburgh, starting strong before losing the strike zone. He finished with three runs allowed on two hits and five walks with four strikeouts over 4.1 frames. The Cardinals are likely to need Dobbins to make several more starts this season, but the club will shift back to a traditional five-man rotation for now.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Signs of rust in team debut Dobbins didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on two hits and five walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Dobbins wasn't sharp in both his Cardinals and season debut following knee surgery last year, tying a career worst in free passes and firing only 41 of his 79 pitches for strikes. St. Louis is working with a six-man rotation for the time being due to a lack of off days, so the 26-year-old right-hander might only be staying in the major leagues temporarily. That said, Dobbins appears likely to get at least one more turn through the rotation next week against the division-rival Brewers.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals get to Skenes early as St. Louis completes 4-game sweep in Pittsburgh with 10-5 victory

JJ Wetherholt led off with a home run against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, and the St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 10-5 to complete a four-game sweep

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Cardinals make questionable call in bullpen to clear way for Hunter Dobbins At some point, performance has to play a role in who stays in the bullpen.

APRIL 30 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Ready for season, team debut The Cardinals activated Dobbins (knee) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Dobbins will start Thursday's game in Pittsburgh as the Cardinals shift to a temporary six-man rotation amidst a 17-day stretch with no off days. It will be the team debut and big-league season debut for Dobbins, who posted a 4.37 ERA and 19:9 K:BB over 22.2 innings in five rehab starts with Triple-A Memphis. Dobbins -- who was acquired from the Red Sox over the offseason in the Willson Contreras trade -- is coming back from ACL surgery, which he had last July. He got his pitch count up to as high as 91 on his rehab assignment, so Dobbins should be capable of a full workload Thursday.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Set for start Thursday Dobbins (knee) is expected to start on the mound for Cardinals on Thursday in Pittsburgh, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Dobbins appears to be on track to make his return from the 15-day injured list in the team's series finale against the Pirates. The right-hander has yet to make his 2026 major-league debut after opening the season sidelined while continuing to recover from a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered in July of 2025. Dobbins has made five starts with Triple-A Memphis during his minor-league rehab assignment, producing a 4.37 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 19 punchouts over 22.2 innings.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

In line to serve as sixth starter The Cardinals are likely to insert Dobbins (knee) as part of a six-man rotation during their stretch of 17 games without an off day that begins Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Lou...

Impact Coming back from last year's ACL surgery, Dobbins is slated to make a fifth rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Saturday. That would put him in line to make his Cardinals debut as soon as April 30 in Pittsburgh, and he appears likely to receive multiple turns as the club looks to keep their rotation members rested. Acquired over the offseason from the Red Sox in the Willson Contreras trade, Dobbins holds a 3.86 ERA and 16:4 K:BB over 18.2 frames covering his first four rehab outings with Memphis.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing third rehab start Tuesday Dobbins (knee) will make the third start of his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Memphis.

Impact Dobbins reached five innings in both of his prior two starts with Memphis and produced a 3.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB across 10.1 frames in total between the outings. After Wednesday, the right-hander should be stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, but it's unclear if St. Louis will have an opening for him in its rotation. Andre Pallante owns a 5.40 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through his three starts and would seem to be most at risk of moving to the bullpen if the Cardinals decide to shake up their rotation to make room for Dobbins once he's activated from the injured list.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Dobbins (knee) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Memphis, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Dobbins managed to build up during spring training, though the team has limited him in fielding drills as he continues to rehab from ACL surgery last July. A timetable for his return from the injured list is unclear at this time, and even once he is fully healthy, it's unknown if he'll have a spot in the rotation waiting for him.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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