The St. Louis Cardinals returned Rule 5 draftee Matt Pushard to the Miami Marlins after designating him for assignment due to a lack of opportunity, primarily caused by a knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Although he performed well in his initial outings post-injury, he struggled in a recent game, prompting the Cardinals to make a roster change. After clearing waivers, the Marlins accepted him back for $50K, likely assigning him to Triple-A Jacksonville. Pushard, an undrafted free agent in 2022, has a solid minor league track record and will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft again next offseason if not added to Miami’s 40-man roster.
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