SP,RP - St. Louis Cardinals MiLB
- Age 30
- Virginia Tech
- Bats: R
- Throws: L
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Packy Naughton announced his retirement from baseball.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton made the announcement on Instagram. “My body has made the decision for me,” he wrote. “I gave this game everything I had.”
Cardinals LHP Packy Naughton will have elbow surgery next week.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton will begin a rehab process to get healthy for next season.
The Cardinals have reassigned left-hander Packy Naughton to minor league camp.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton hasn't appeared in the big league since 2023 and allowed just one earned run across six spring frames prior to Sunday's move. The 29-year-old posted a 2.21 ERA in 15 minor league appearances (six starts) in 2024 before missing the entire 2025 season.
Packy Naughton will begin a rehab assignment with the FCL Cardinals.
Fantasy Impact
Naughton has been throwing live bullpen sessions and will now progress to facing other competition. He could be good to return by the May.
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.
