Hunter Dobbins - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes on IL The Cardinals placed Dobbins (knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Dobbins is still working his way back from July surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. Though he's been able to steadily build up his pitch count throughout the spring through live batting practice sessions and simulated games, he's not yet been cleared for full fielding and agility drills. Once he clears that hurdle in the recovery process, Dobbins may not require an extensive rehab assignment, but the Cardinals aren't guaranteed to have a spot in the rotation available for him upon his return from the IL.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Opening season on IL Dobbins (knee) will begin the regular season on the injured list, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The right-hander continues to work his way back from ACL surgery last July, and he needs a bit more time before being fully cleared for game action. Dobbins built up to five innings while throwing on the back fields Saturday, but he still has some work to do in regard to fielding his position. The 26-year-old may not require a lengthy absence to begin the season, but he's also not guaranteed to join the big-league club once fully healthy.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching in backfields game Dobbins (knee) will pitch in another minor-league game later this week, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Returning from last July's right ACL surgery, Dobbins threw four innings and around 65 pitches in a previous appearance on the backfields. He was pleased with how that outing went, saying "a lot of the movement profiles have increased" after "some of the tweaks we've been making." Dobbins will be permitted to field his position in the game later this week, but he will not be allowed to cover first base, as the Cardinals are still being protective of his surgically repaired knee. The 26-year-old is set to open the 2026 season either on the injured list or at Triple-A Memphis, but he's a candidate to see starts for St. Louis later this summer.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes for full clearance Wednesday Dobbins (knee) will travel Wednesday to visit a doctor in Wisconsin, where he hopes to be fully cleared for spring-training activities, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch...

Impact Recovering from last July's right ACL surgery, Dobbins has thrown bullpen sessions and live batting practice sessions with the rest of the Cardinals' pitchers, but his fielding and running has been limited. As long as he gains clearance Wednesday, Dobbins should make some Grapefruit League appearances for St. Louis. However, the late start likely takes him out of the Opening Day rotation competition.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will go through normal PFP Monday Dobbins (knee) is slated to go through a normal pitchers' fielding practice Monday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Dobbins is being eased into full baseball activities following last July's right ACL surgery. He went through limited PFP on Saturday and will increase his running and fielding during the upcoming week. Dobbins does not appear to be in any danger of being unavailable for Opening Day, but being slow-played in spring training likely takes him out of the running for an immediate spot in the Cardinals' rotation.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not doing fielding, running drills Dobbins (knee) is being held out of fielding and running drills early on in Cardinals camp, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Dobbins' throwing program is on track, but he is being eased into other baseball activities as he comes back from last July's right ACL surgery. It's unclear when Dobbins might pitch in games or if he'll be ready for Opening Day, which could, in effect, take him out of the rotation competition. Dobbins was acquired via trade from the Red Sox this offseason in the deal that sent Willson Contreras to Boston.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain timeline for return Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom indicated during the team's recent Winter Warm-Up fan event that it's uncertain whether Dobbins (knee) will pitch in spring t...

Impact Dobbins needed surgery to repair a torn right ACL in July. He's been throwing all offseason, but the Cardinals could still choose to slow-play their offseason trade acquisition. If healthy, Dobbins will compete for a spot in the St. Louis rotation, but he does have minor-league options remaining and could also be stashed on the injured list for a while. More clarity on Dobbins' timetable should be available once spring training gets underway.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Dobbins' future is brighter than Cardinals fans realize The Willson Contreras trade will pay dividends.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

What Cardinals Fans Should Know About Hunter Dobbins The St. Louis Cardinals landed a fiery, young starting pitcher that the fanbase could quickly grow to like in 2026. Hunter Dobbins came over...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Red Sox's Willson Contreras' 'Warning Signs' After Cardinals Trade The Boston Red Sox sent three pitchers, including right-hander Hunter Dobbins, to the St. Louis Cardinals in the Willson Contreras trade.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • NESN.COM

Real gem of Cardinals' Willson Contreras trade isn't the headliner While Hunter Dobbins carries name value, there's a different arm in the Willson Contreras trade you need to keep your eye on.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Traded to Cardinals The Red Sox traded Dobbins (knee) to St. Louis on Sunday as part of a package for first baseman Willson Contreras (shoulder), Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dobbins had his 2025 campaign cut short when he tore the ACL in his right knee while running to cover first base during a game against the Rays in mid-July. The hurler ultimately underwent surgery and ended the season on the 60-day injured list, though he began a throwing progression in early November and is slated to be ready for the start of spring training. Prior to getting hurt, Dobbins made 13 appearances (11 starts) during his first taste of the majors, posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB across 61 innings. Dobbins could compete for a spot in St. Louis' rotation, but his low-strikeout profile isn't one that typically attracts the attention of fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox to acquire Willson Contreras from Cards (source) The Red Sox are acquiring Willson Contreras from the Cardinals, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins is part o...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Important Red Sox Pitcher Posts Encouraging Video Amid ACL Recovery - NESN.com Hunter Dobbins is on the mend. The Red Sox right-hander is continuing to rehab the torn ACL he suffered last July. And, on Thursday, Dobbins...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • NESN.COM

Red Sox On 'Radar' As Diamondbacks Try To Trade All-Star For Pitching - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox have added to their starting rotation this offseason by trading for Sonny Gray. They may have a surplus of starting pitch...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • NESN.COM

Beginning throwing progression Dobbins (knee) has been cleared to start a full throwing program, the pitcher revealed on his X account Monday.

Impact Dobbins blew out the ACL in his right knee in mid-July and had surgery, but he's expected to have a normal offseason and show up to spring training without restrictions. The right-hander posted a 4.13 ERA and 45:17 K:BB through 61 innings with the big club in 2025 and could compete for a spot in Boston's 2026 rotation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How Red Sox's Hunter Dobbins Explained 'Disgusting' Rookie's Playoff Dominance Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins reacted to another standout outing from Toronto Blue Jays newcomer Trey Yesavage.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • NESN.COM

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The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox square off in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to have normal offseason Dobbins (knee) is on track to have a normal offseason and be 100 percent for the start of spring training, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Dobbins underwent surgery in July to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. His recovery from the operation seems to be going off without a hitch and, barring any setbacks, it's not expected to limit him next spring. The righty could compete for a spot in Boston's rotation in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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