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Tink Hence DFA'd Ahead of Mathews Debut | Sports News
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The St. Louis Cardinals have designated Tink Hence for assignment to make room for Quinn Mathews’ MLB debut, marking the end of a promising but troubled career for Hence. Once a top prospect who earned Futures Game honors and ranked second in the Cardinals’ system, Hence struggled with command and durability, posting high ERAs and walk totals in Triple-A and the Florida Complex League. Despite flashes of brilliance — including a 2023 season where he struck out nearly a batter per inning and winning Texas League Pitcher of the Year in 2024 — injuries hampered his progress. Now 26, Hence’s future is uncertain; while he could return to St. Louis if unclaimed, most expect another team to claim him, signaling the close of his Cardinals chapter.
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