On Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Atlanta Braves (at home) by a score of 4-3.
Despite the loss, they still took two out of three games in their final series heading into the All-Star break.
St. Louis Cardinals Release 28-Year-Old
GettyMatt Koperniak #29 of the St. Louis Cardinals poses for a portrait at Roger Dean Stadium on February 20, 2025 in Jupiter, Florida.
During the All-Star break, news came out that the Cardinals had released Matt Koperniak from their organization.
MLB.com wrote (on July 13): “Memphis Redbirds released LF Matt Koperniak.”
Koperniak did not appear in a game for the Cardinals.
He had been playing for their Triple-A affiliate.
Right now, Koperniak is batting .253 with 47 hits, three home runs and 33 RBIs in 54 games.
Looking At Koperniak
GettyMatt Koperniak #29 of Team Great Britain hits a two run single in the seventh inning against Team Brazil during a 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Daikin Park on March 09, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Koperniak had yet to make his MLB debut.
He has been in Triple-A for three seasons with the Cardinals‘ organization.
The 28-year-old also played for Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic in 2023 and 2026.
Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com wrote: “With the influx of players from the draft, other players in the system are released. The end as #stlcards came for P Jason Savacool (Peo) and IF Jeremy Rivas and OF Matt Koperniak (Mem). The latter was once an IL All-Star and had a 40-man roster spot. Best to all three going forward.”
GettyMatt Koperniak #89 of the St. Louis Cardinals poses for a photo during the St. Louis Cardinals Photo Day at Roger Dean Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida.
Koperniak could end up being a good option for another team in need of hitting depth.
It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up before the end of the 2026 season.
Cardinals Right Now
GettyMichael McGreevy #36 of the St. Louis Cardinals is taken out of game in the fifth inning by manager Oliver Marmol #37 as Yohel Pozo #63 looks on against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 26, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Cardinals come into the All-Star break as the third-place team in the National League Central with a 50-45 record in 95 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games.
On Friday night, the Cardinals will resume action when they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
St. Louis Cardinals Release 28-Year-Old From Organization