Packy Naughton Retires After Elbow Battles | St. Louis News

Packy Naughton, the St. Louis Cardinals’ resilient lefty, has hung up his cleats after a career derailed by relentless elbow injuries — including two surgeries and failed comebacks — leaving fans heartbroken but proud of his grit. Despite posting a 4.14 ERA and earning admiration for his determination, his body ultimately called it quits. At 30, he’s stepping away with a legacy built on heart, not just stats, and a grateful nod to the game that gave him everything — and took it back. 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/62d41e66b7d87508