José Fermín - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Slated for playing time in LF Fermin is among those in the mix for starts in left field while Lars Nootbaar (heels) is sidelined, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Fermin is an infielder by trade but has played a bit in the outfield in the majors and at the Triple-A level. The 26-year-old will vie for playing time in left field with Nathan Church and Thomas Saggese. Church is the lone left-handed hitter of the three and also the only traditional outfielder, so he likely enters the season at the top of the pecking order. However, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has said he does not plan to employ a strict platoon at the position.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will get look in outfield Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said Saturday that the signing of Ramon Urias could lead to more playing time in the outfield for Fermin, Brian Murphy of MLB...

Impact Fermin is an infielder by trade, but he's seen a bit of action in the outfield in the majors and at the Triple-A level. The 26-year-old slashed .283/.377/.417 in 70 appearances with the big club and .300/.428/.485 with a 45:25 BB:K at Triple-A Memphis in 2025. Fermin could see more of an opportunity at the big-league level in 2026 as the Cardinals go through a rebuild.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taken out of lineup Fermin was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fermin was initially penciled in to start at second base for the injured Brendan Donovan (groin), but the latter was cleared to play shortly before Tuesday's contest and took Fermin's place in the lineup. The 26-year-old has done well while serving as infield depth this season, slashing .315/.403/.463 with nine RBI, four runs scored and two steals through 63 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taken out of lineup Fermin was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive at a moment's notice, can Jose Fermin carve out a place in Cardinals' future? Utility fielder has two key doubles, both of veteran Justin Verlander, as a sub for Brendan Donovan to boost the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Herrera hits tying 2-run homer in big fifth for St. Louis as Cardinals hold off Giants 6-5

Iván Herrera hit a tying two-run homer in the decisive fifth inning before St. Louis scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco second baseman Casey Schmitt’s error and Jordan Walker...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers clinch NL Central despite 5-1 loss to Herrera and the Cardinals

Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals place first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day IL with a shoulder strain

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, ending his season

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Fermin is grabbing the roster spot vacated by the injured Willson Contreras (shoulder). He's slashed .298/.389/.404 in limited action this season and will operate as a reserve infielder down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted with Arenado returning The Cardinals optioned Fermin to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact With St. Louis bringing back Nolan Arenado (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list, Fermin was an expendable piece in the Cardinals infield. After receiving a promotion from Memphis on Saturday, Fermin appeared in one of the Cardinals' final two games of the series in Milwaukee over the weekend, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes base in win Fermin went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and one RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win versus the Brewers.

Impact The St. Louis infielder tallied his second steal of the season, taking second off Milwaukee starter Jose Quintana in the second inning. Fermin was subsequently caught stealing when trying to nab home later in the frame. Fermin, who is now slashing .298/.389/.404 in 55 total plate appearances, is in a bench role currently for the Cardinals. He could become an intriguing fantasy option for batting average and speed since he hit .305 with 20 steals in 289 Triple-A plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals finish frustrating trip by beating Brewers 3-2 to snap five-game skid

José Fermín and Nathan Church hit RBI singles as the St. Louis Cardinals scored all their runs in the second inning of a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals put SS Masyn Winn on IL with season-ending knee injury and recall infielder José Fermín

The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled infielder José Fermín from Triple-A Memphis and placed shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list with a season-ending knee injury

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals make roster move after injury setback to Masyn Winn | Sporting News Before their matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, the St. Louis Cardinals recalled infielder Jose Fermin while placing Masyn Winn on the 1...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially called up The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact This move had been anticipated after Masyn Winn was shut down for the season Friday due to a knee injury. Fermin was just optioned to Memphis on Friday, and he didn't get into any games with the Redbirds during his latest (and briefest) time on their roster. Now that Fermin is back with the Cardinals, he'll likely serve as a utility infielder.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be recalled Fermin will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday to take the roster spot vacated by Masyn Winn (knee), Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Fermin was just sent down Friday to accommodate the return of Brendan Donovan, but he'll rejoin the roster a day later after the Cardinals decided to shut Winn (knee) down for the season. While Fermin could see the occasional rep at shortstop while Winn is shelved, he'll likely operate mostly as a reserve infielder in the final weeks.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals shutting down shortstop Masyn Winn for rest of season as he deals with meniscus tear

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn won’t play again the rest of the season as he recovers from a meniscus tear in his right knee

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact With Brendan Donovan (groin) back from the injured list and batting leadoff Friday in Milwaukee, Fermin will head back to Memphis. Fermin has slashed .273/.360/.386 with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and a 6:7 BB:K across 51 plate appearances at the big-league level this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena's 4 RBIs lift Mariners over Cards 5-3 as Seattle closes within 1 game of AL West lead

Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the third inning as part of a four-RBI night as the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 to close within one game...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench after three starts Fermin is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle.

Impact Fermin started each of the previous three games -- two at third base and one at second base -- while Nolan Gorman shifted to first base to cover for the suspended Willson Contreras. However, Alec Burleson (wrist) is back from the 10-day injured list and will handle first base Monday. Fermin has fared well in his limited chances this season, slashing .278/.381/.417 with one homer and a 6:6 K:BB over 20 contests.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gray takes no-hit bid into 6th as Cards beat Giants 4-3 Sunday

Sonny Gray took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat San Francisco 4-3 to leave the Giants four games back for the last NL wild card

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned to big leagues The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Fermin will provide some infield depth while Nolan Arenado (shoulder) and Brendan Donovan (groin) are shelved. The 26-year-old has hit well in his brief opportunities in the majors this season, going 7-for-20 with a 3:2 K:BB.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big leagues The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Memphis The Cardinals optioned Fermin to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Fermin will be sent back to the minors following Lars Nootbaar's (ribs) return from the injured list. Fermin has gone 7-for-20 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored through 12 games in the majors this season and also boasts a .902 OPS through 252 Triple-A plate appearances. His productive bat and versatile glove make him a candidate to return to St. Louis when rosters expand in September.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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