Cardinals Finalize 40-Man Roster: Hjerpe and Mautz Protected | Cards Central 365

Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer break down the St. Louis Cardinals recent moves to finalize their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft deadline. The guys discuss the decision to protect top prospects like Leonardo Bernal, Cooper Hjerpe, and Brycen Mautz, while analyzing the risk of exposing newly acquired infielder Blaze Jordan. They also dive into the surprising decision to cut flamethrower Jorge Alcala and what it means for the bullpen depth. Plus, with five catchers now on the roster—including Ivan Herrera, Jimmy Crooks, and Pedro Pagés—is a trade on the horizon? Finally, we react to the news of JJ Wetherholt and Brycen Mautz being named the organization’s Players of the Year. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices