Hunter Dobbins

The Cardinals placed RHP Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day injured list following ACL surgery.

Fantasy Impact

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

Cardinals’ manager Oli Marmol confirmed on Sunday that Hunter Dobbins will open the season on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Dobbins is still working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered last season. He remainslimited when it comes to fielding his position. He does not hold a clear timetable to return.

The Cardinals acquired RHP Hunter Dobbins, RHP Yhoiker Fajardo and RHP Blake Aita from the Red Sox for 1B Willson Contreras and cash.

Fantasy Impact

Dobbins is the headliner going back to St. Louis in this trade. He posted a 4.13 ERA across 11 starts and two relief appearances last season as a rookie for the Red Sox. His year ended early due to an ACL tear. He could slide into the back-end of the Cardinals rotation.

Hunter Dobbins (knee) has been cleared to start a full throwing program.

Fantasy Impact

Dobbins suffered an ACL injury in July and is expected to be ready for spring training, barring any setbacks. He will likely compete for a spot in the Red Sox's rotation for the 2026 season.

Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent ACL revision surgery on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Dobbins tore his ACL attempting to cover first base in a game against the Rays on July 11. The right-hander posted a 4.13 ERA across 61 innings in an injury-riddled 2025 season.