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Begins rehab assignment McFarland (illness) begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact McFarland struck out one in a perfect inning during Wednesday's outing, and he'll make his second rehab appearance Friday. Assuming the southpaw feels good following Friday's appearance, it seems likely that he'll be back in action in the coming days.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session set for Wednesday McFarland (illness) is expected to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact McFarland has been out since June 22, though he cleared the COVID-19 protocols a week later. The southpaw is likely to need a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis after his bullpen session, so it's unlikely he's activated until the weekend.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocols McFarland (illness) was spotted in the Cardinals clubhouse Wednesday, suggesting that he's no longer symptomatic of COVID-19 and has cleared all protocols, Jeff Jones of the Bellev...

Impact McFarland remains on the COVID-19-related injured list and will likely need at least a few days to regain conditioning and ramp up his throwing program before being activated. The veteran lefty reliever posted a 7.43 ERA and 1.76 WHIP across 26.2 innings with St. Louis before being deactivated June 22.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering from COVID-19 Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said McFarland (illness) has yet to clear all COVID-19-related protocols and thus hasn't resumed working out, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Demo...

Impact Marmol noted that McFarland is feeling better since landing on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday, so he could be cleared to begin ramping up within the next few days. The lefty reliever posted a 7.43 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 26.2 innings this season prior to landing on the IL.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list McFarland was placed on the injured list without a designation Wednesday.

Impact Since the Cardinals didn't provide a reason for placing McFarland on the injured list, he's likely on the COVID-19 IL. Assuming that's the case, the southpaw will be eligible to rejoin the team as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols. His return timetable depends on whether he's tested positive for COVID-19, but right-hander Junior Fernandez was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs four outs Monday McFarland struck out one without allowing a baserunner in 1.1 innings during Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact McFarland appeared to be set for mop-up work when he entered the game in the sixth inning with the Cardinals down 5-0, but they tied it up in their half of the frame. He got one more out before turning the ball over to Giovanny Gallegos. McFarland has had few bright spots lately, giving up 15 runs and 24 hits across his last 14 innings, but he was effective Monday in his second straight scoreless appearance. The southpaw has a 7.40 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 24.1 innings as a low-leverage option this season.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in relief outing McFarland allowed two hits and struck out one in 1.2 innings during Sunday's 8-0 loss to the Brewers.

Impact McFarland has given up 12 runs in 13 innings in May, keeping runs off the board in just seven of his 11 appearances. He's posted a 7.23 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB across 18.2 innings in 17 outings overall. Given his inconsistent pitching, the southpaw is likely to be limited to low-leverage assignments.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up five runs in mop-up duty McFarland allowed five runs on four hits and a walk in one inning during Wednesday's 11-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact McFarland was tasked with the eighth inning, entering with the Cardinals down just two runs. He wasn't very effective, allowing the Mets to rally for five runs, capped off by a three-run blast from Pete Alonso before finishing off the frame. McFarland has allowed 10 runs in 7.1 innings in May, and his good start to the year is but a memory now. He owns a 9.00 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 7:5 K:BB and one hold through 13 innings.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spotless to begin season McFarland pitched two perfect innings and struck out one in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Reds.

Impact McFarland entered in a jam in the sixth inning, but he induced a double play to get out of danger without allowing inherited runners from Adam Wainwright to score. McFarland then made quick work in the seventh. This was his first clean outing of the year -- he's allowed five hits and two walks with three strikeouts across five scoreless innings to begin the season. The southpaw figures to stay in a multi-inning role, though he's also picked up a hold in four appearances.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be in big leagues McFarland will be on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact McFarland's first year in St. Louis went well -- he put up a 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 4-1 record and 15 holds in 38 appearances. The southpaw figures to resume a middle-relief role in 2022. He's been historically strong at limiting home runs, posting a 3.4 GB/FB rate in 2021, though his 3.78 FIP last season suggests he could regress this year.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals bring back LHP McFarland on $2.5M, 1-year deal

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Brought back to St. Louis McFarland re-signed with the Cardinals on a one-year deal Monday.

Impact McFarland was a useful left-handed option out of the bullpen for the Cardinals last season. His excellent 63.7 percent groundball rate helped him to a 2.56 ERA despite a very low 14.6 percent strikeout rate. That lack of whiffs means he's ill-suited for a ninth-inning role, however, as evidenced by his one career save in nine MLB seasons, so he's unlikely to have much fantasy value in most formats.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Taylor's unlikely home run sinks Cardinals, keeps defending-champion Dodgers alive

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Chris Taylor's unlikely home run sinks Cardinals, keeps defending-champion Dodgers alive

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OCTOBER 7, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Solid finish to regular season McFarland posted a 1-0 record and five holds over the nine innings covering his last 10 regular-season appearances.

Impact The veteran also blew a save opportunity and posted a 5.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in that span, hinting at occasional trouble. However, McFarland was still mostly impressive throughout that stretch, giving up more than one earned run just once and tossing six scoreless outings as well. The left-hander enjoyed a fantasy-friendly campaign overall that included a 4-1 record, 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 15 holds across 38.2 innings over 38 appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up to nine holds McFarland secured his ninth hold in a win over the Mets on Monday, allowing one hit over a scoreless seventh inning.

Impact McFarland saw action for the fourth time in the last five days, an especially busy stretch during which he's generated three scoreless appearances and three holds overall. The veteran left-hander has boosted his fantasy stock nicely down the stretch, and he's now worked his ERA down to 1.95 following Monday's outing.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sees scoreless streak snapped McFarland (3-1) allowed two earned runs on two hits over one inning to take the loss against the Reds on Friday.

Impact Just 24 hours after extending his scoreless streak to 18 appearances while garnering his seventh hold in a win over the Dodgers, McFarland saw his run come to an end and took his first loss of the season in the process. The left-hander was only able to retire one of the first four batters he faced in the ninth inning, failing to preserve a 2-2 tie and allowing the game's final two runs. Despite the stumble, McFarland should continue to see his fair share of hold opportunities over the balance of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds tag McFarland for two in ninth and win series opener vs. Cardinals, 4-2 ST. LOUIS — Cardinals relievers Luis Garcia (22 innings) and T.J. McFarland (18 1/3) boasted the two longest current scoreless streaks for m...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Grabs sixth hold McFarland recorded his sixth hold in a loss to the Brewers on Sunday, firing two-thirds scoreless innings.

Impact McFarland needed exactly two pitches to record both his outs and close out the sixth inning. The veteran southpaw continues on an extended roll that's seen him coax his ERA and WHIP down to 1.52 and 0.93, respectively, while posting 17 consecutive scoreless appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fourth hold McFarland secured his fourth hold in a loss to the Pirates on Sunday, firing 1.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed no hits and one walk while also recording a strikeout.

Impact McFarland lowered his ERA to a sparkling 1.71 with Sunday's effort, his 14th consecutive scoreless outing. The 32-year-old's recent form coupled with his ability to work multiple frames on occasion makes him an increasingly valuable relief asset as the season enters its stretch run.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief McFarland (3-0) pitched a scoreless, hitless inning 10th inning while walking a batter, earning the win in Wednesday's 3-2, extra-inning victory over the Tigers.

Impact The lefty has excelled in 12 appearances this month, pitching 12 scoreless innings of relief with eight strikeouts, two wins and two holds. Alex Reyes, Giovanny Gallegos and Genesis Cabrera are the Cardinals' primary, high-leverage options, but McFarland's scoreless month to date suggests he's leapt up the bullpen depth chart and may take opportunities from Andrew Miller and Luis Garcia going forward.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up relief win McFarland (2-0) allowed no hits and a walk in a scoreless third inning to earn the win over the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact McFarland has performed quite well in the month of August, as he's allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two in 5.1 scoreless frames across his five appearances since the month began. He entered Thursday's game after starter Wade LeBlanc (elbow) was removed, and he picked up his second win of the year in the 7-6 victory.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing in August McFarland, who fired a scoreless eighth inning in a loss to the Royals on Sunday, has an unblemished ERA over the 4.1 innings covering his four August appearances.

Impact The veteran reliever has allowed just one hit and garnered one hold during that span, although he's also rang up just two strikeouts. McFarland has largely proven effective in what are typically lower-leverage scenarios thus far in St. Louis, pitching to a 3.27 ERA and 0.82 WHIP across 11 innings overall (10 appearances).

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first hold McFarland fired a scoreless eighth inning during which he issued a walk and recorded a strikeout during a win over the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact The veteran left-hander has quickly taken to his new St. Louis digs, now putting together three straight scoreless appearances and notching both a win and Thursday's hold along the way. McFarland has already made four trips to the mound in less than a week with the Cardinals, which would seem to bode well for fantasy managers who've taken a flyer on him in deep formats.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cardinals McFarland's contract was selected by the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact McFarland joined the Cardinals on a split contract at the end of June. He'll give the team another left-handed option out of the bullpen, but he's unlikely to be of much interest in most fantasy formats. It would be a surprise to see him pitching in high-leverage innings, and he gets very few strikeouts, whiffing 13.6 percent of opposing batters over the course of his eight-year career.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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