Will the Cardinals Protect Cooper Hjerpe & Leonardo Bernal? | Cards Central 365
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Joe Roderick and Brenden Schaeffer are live on Cards Central 365 to break down the St. Louis Cardinals looming 40-man roster deadline. With the Rule 5 Draft approaching, the front office faces tough decisions on which top prospects to protect.
Will names like Leonardo Bernal, Cooper Hjerpe, and Brycen Mautz secure a spot?
The guys analyze the current roster math and debate which "bubble" players might be cut or exposed to waivers. From the crowded catcher room featuring Ivan Herrera, Pedro Pagés, and Yohel Pozo, to the future of pitchers like Nick Raquet and Jorge Alcalá, no spot is guaranteed.
Plus, a look ahead at top prospect JJ Wetherholt’s path to the majors in 2026
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