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Nolan Gorman - Available to begin postseason Manager Oliver Marmol confirmed Thursday that Gorman will be included on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gorman was sent to the minors for the final few weeks of the regular season, but he'll be included on the team's wild-card roster due to his power and versatility. He should play a bench role to begin the playoffs, while Alec Burleson will be left off the wild-card roster.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Helsley - Available for NL Wild Card Series Helsley (finger) didn't feel any pain during a side session Thursday and will be included on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Helsley exited Tuesday's game against the Pirates due to a jammed right middle finger, but the issue won't impact his availability to begin the postseason. Over the last month, the right-hander has converted all seven of his save chances while posting a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 11.1 innings over 11 appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson - Won't make wild-card roster Burleson won't be included on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic report.

Impact Burleson spent the last month in the majors and hit .188 with a home run, a double, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base over 16 games. However, he'll be left off the roster for the team's first postseason series since Nolan Gorman will rejoin the major-league club due to his power and defensive versatility.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packy Naughton - Makes wild-card roster Naughton will be on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Naughton was sent to the minors Sept. 21, but he'll rejoin the Cardinals ahead of the NL Wild Card Series against the Phillies, which begins Friday. The southpaw held left-handed hitters to a .163 batting average in the majors this year, which factored into the decision to include Naughton on the roster over Genesis Cabrera.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Gorman - Expected to make postseason roster Gorman will likely be included on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gorman finished the regular season with a .720 OPS, but a .529 OPS in September had him sent down to Triple-A to close the year. If he does end up making the postseason roster, he figures to provide some power off the bench for St. Louis.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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