Brycen Mautz
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May 25, 2026
Available out of bullpen
Mautz will be available out of the bullpen for Monday's game in Milwaukee, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis
Mautz had been slated to start Sunday's game in Cincinnati in what would've been his major-league debut, but that contest got rained out. The Cardinals have opted to keep Mautz on the active roster for the time being, though Ryan Fernandez is on the taxi squad and could replace Mautz as soon as Tuesday.
May 24, 2026
Cardinals-Reds postponed Sunday
Mautz and the Cardinals won't face the Reds on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis
The two teams will make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 17. After being promoted from Triple-A Memphis earlier Sunday, Mautz had been scheduled to start the series finale in Cincinnati. As a result of the postponement, the Cardinals no longer have a need for a temporary sixth starter, so Mautz could be optioned back to Memphis before making his MLB debut.
May 24, 2026
Recalled ahead of MLB debut
The Cardinals recalled Mautz from Triple-A Memphis ahead of his start against the Reds on Sunday.
Analysis
St. Louis needed another starter after Saturday's doubleheader against Cincinnati and will turn to Mautz to make his major-league debut in Sunday's series finale. The 24-year-old southpaw was named the Cardinals' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2025 after a strong season with Double-A Springfield and has pitched well in Triple-A this season, sporting a 2.90 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 43:24 K:BB across 40.1 innings. Matt Svanson was optioned to Memphis in a corresponding move.
