The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. Fernandez has pitched well in his opportunities with the big club, posting a 1.59 ERA and 9:2 K:BB over 5.2 innings. However, the Cardinals needed to free a roster spot for Hunter Dobbins, who is starting Thursday in Pittsburgh, and Fernandez is the casualty.
Ryan Fernandez: Everything you need to know
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Ryan Fernandez Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultIPKBBHBPCGSHOHRER3/147-70.1110003443/11L 3-11.0100000003/9W 7-21.0210000003/5W 3-21.0110000003/2W 3-21.0000000002/27L 14-31.0100001002/21L 6-20.212000244
Preseason Totals 5.375000688 -
Ryan Fernandez Splits 2026
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SplitsGSIPWLERAKBBHBPCGHRERSVOSAVGHR
Overall 05.2100.09200731000.2920Home 01.2000.02000420000.4440Away 04.0100.07200311000.2000Day 01.0000.02000200000.3330Night 04.2100.07200531000.2780vs Lefty 00.0000.06100530000.3130vs Righty 00.0000.03100200000.2500April 05.2100.09200731000.2920Opponent vs PIT 0 2.0 1 0 0.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 vs MIA 0 2.0 0 0 0.0 3 2 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0.333 0 vs CLE 0 1.2 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0.444 0 Venue @ Miami 0 2.0 0 0 0.0 3 2 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0.333 0 @ Pittsburgh 0 2.0 1 0 0.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0 @ St. Louis 0 1.2 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0.444 0
Ryan Fernandez Player Profile
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
Birthdate
6/11/1998 (27)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
6'0", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2018: Rd 23; Pk 26 (BOS)
Birthplace
Tampa, FL, USA
Position
RP
College
Hillsborough Community College
Career History
St. Louis Cardinals
2024-Present
(3 seasons)
Boston Red Sox
2022-2023
(1 season)
Ryan Fernandez: Breaking News
Joins major-league bullpen
The Cardinals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Memphis on Monday. Fernandez has tossed 5.2 scoreless frames with a 6:2 K:BB in the early going at Memphis. The righty reliever battled through a disastrous 2025 season in St. Louis -- holding a 7.71 ERA over 32 outings -- and will be used in low-leverage situations with the Cardinals.
Cut from big-league camp
The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. The right-hander made 32 relief appearances for St. Louis last year but struggled to a 7.71 ERA and 1.71 WHIP in 30.1 innings. Fernandez wasn't any better during spring training with eight runs allowed and a 7:5 K:BB across six frames, so he'll begin 2026 at Triple-A.
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