STL Cardinals Lineup 03/26
1. JJ Wetherholt 2B
2. Ivan Herrera DH
3. Alec Burleson 1B
4. Masyn Winn SS
5. Nolan Gorman 3B
6. Jordan Walker RF
7. Nathan Church LF
8. Pedro Pages C
9. Victor Scott CF
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The #Cardinals, in conjunction with #MLB, announced the linear television distribution lineup for Cardinals.TV that will allow fans to watch games through their preferred cable, satellite or streaming provider. #stlcards #forthelou #baseball #openingday https://www.nyrdcast.com/2026/03/cardinals-announce-2026-tv-distribution-lineup/
The #Cardinals will begin their 135th season in the NL tomorrow when they host the #Rays at 3:15p CDT in the season opening game of the 162-game #MLB regular season. The team announced this morning that rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt had his contract selected from AAA Memphis. #stlcards #forthelou #baseball #openingday https://www.nyrdcast.com/2026/03/cardinals-announced-2026-opening-day-roster/
Lars Nootbaar (heel) placed on 60-day IL - Lars Nootbaar News

Nootbaar was expected to open the season on the injured list, but him being placed on the 60-day IL is a bit of a surprise. He'll miss at least the first two months of the season.

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Hunter Dobbins (knee) placed on IL - Hunter Dobbins News

Dobbins has resumed throwing. He'll likely resume game action on a rehab assignment before making his season debut with the Cardinals.

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The #Cardinals will open the '26 season at Busch Stadium against the #Rays at 3:15 PM CT. A pregame ceremony that introduces the 2026 #STLCards, honors the club’s #HOFers & celebrates the great tradition of #OpeningDay in St. Louis will highlight the annual return of #baseball at Busch on Thursday. #forthelou #mlb https://www.nyrdcast.com/2026/03/2026-cardinals-opening-day-details/
JJ Wetherholt to bat leadoff Opening Day - JJ Wetherholt News

Wetherholt, one of the top prospects in all of baseball made the Opening Day roster for St. Louis. He is expected to be a five-tool player across the board for fantasy managers.

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Jose Fermin among Cardinals left field options - Jose Fermin News

Church is the only traditional outfielder of the three and the lone left-handed hitter, though manager Oliver Marmol has said he does not intend to run a strict platoon at the position.

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Thomas Saggese in left field mix - Thomas Saggese News

Saggese will share left field duties with Nathan Church and Jose Fermin while Nootbaar is sidelined, and all three figure to see extended opportunities if Nootbaar is placed on the 60-day injured list. Saggese and Fermin are also available at several other positions.

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Lars Nootbaar (heels) being evaluated for 60-day IL placement - Lars Nootbaar News

St. Louis would prefer to avoid the 60-day IL, as it would keep Nootbaar ineligible until late May. Nathan Church, Thomas Saggese and Jose Fermin are expected to cover left field in his absence.

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