Packy Naughton
SP,RP - St. Louis Cardinals - MiLB
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Eligibility
Packy Naughton has begun throwing in camp and hopes to return at some point by May.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton underwent surgery on his forearm last June. He'll look to return to the bullpen for the Cardinals within the the first couple months of the season.
Packy Naughton was placed on the 15-day IL with a forearm strain.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton was off to a great start to his 2023 season. The 26-year-old has tallied five strikeouts over five scoreless innings in four appearances this season. The Cardinals recalled Genesis Cabrera from Triple-A to take Naughton’s spot in the bullpen.
Cardinals SP Packy Naughton lasted just 1 1/3 innings on the mound Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits in the Cardinals' 11-3 loss to the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton has failed to make it to the fourth inning in three consecutive starts on the mound for the Cardinals. The left-hander has struggled in a swingman role for St. Louis, carrying a 5.54 ERA and 1.38 ERA in eight appearances this season.
Cardinals SP Packy Naughton lasted just 2 1/3 innings on the mound Monday, allowing one run on two hits while also striking out four and picking up the no-decision in the Cardinals' 6-3 win over the Padres.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton has been used in various ways out of the Cardinals' bullpen early on this season, whether starting or not. The 26-year-old left-hander carries a 3.09 ERA and 1.11 WHIP to go along with a 9.26 K/9 ratio in seven appearances this season.
Cardinals SP Packy Naughton struggled on the mound Tuesday night, allowing three runs on five hits while also striking out two in just 3 1/3 innings pitched in the Cardinals' 5-3 loss to the Orioles.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton was unable to fool hitters in his first start for the Cardinals Tuesday night. The left-hander held a 0.00 earned run average in three relief appearances for the Cardinals prior to his start on the mound Tuesday. Leave him on the waiver wire in all formats.
