Cooper Hjerpe’s Big League Debut | St. Louis Cardinals News

Cooper Hjerpe, the Cardinals’ top prospect and Tommy John survivor, is finally called up to the big leagues after grinding through rehab with relentless focus—throwing 74 pitches in his last minor league start. Set to join the bullpen but slated for starter’s innings, he’s stepping into a struggling pitcher’s spot with manager hype over his “high ceiling” and elite strikeout ability. Hjerpe, who slept with his ringer on, called the moment a whirlwind but pure joy as he heads to Denver for his debut. He’s dialed in on command, mechanics, and consistency, ready to prove patience pays off—and the team’s thrilled to watch him rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e1fde5851ce3b6d