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Cardinals Call Up Hjerpe for Pitching Depth | MLB News
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The St. Louis Cardinals are bolstering their pitching staff with a crucial call-up: lefty Cooper Hjerpe, their top-18 prospect and a 2022 first-round pick, is heading to the majors to provide depth as Kyle Leahy’s innings limit looms. With Hunter Dobbins out for the season and Leahy struggling to stay healthy, Hjerpe—fresh off a 3.00 ERA in 15 minor league starts—offers vital insurance. At just 25 and finally healthy after missing all of 2025 due to injury, Hjerpe will serve as a piggyback option for Leahy this Sunday, helping manage workload while giving the Cardinals flexibility for the future. His big-league debut could be a turning point for both his career and the team’s rotation.
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