Ryne Stanek

The St. Louis Cardinals and reliever Ryne Stanke have agreed to a contract.

Fantasy Impact

Financial terms of the deal are not immediately available but Stanek has found a new home for 2026 and perhaps beyond. The veteran righty posted an underwhelming 5.30 ERA with the Mets in 2025 but owns a career 3.85 ERA across 466 outings.

Free-agent reliever Ryne Stanek is reportedly receiving interest from multiple teams on the open market.

Fantasy Impact

Feinsand notes that most of the National League Central is interested in the veteran right-hander. Stanek made 65 appearances with the Mets in 2025, posting a 5.30 ERA in the process.

The Cubs have been in contact with free agent Ryne Stanek.

Fantasy Impact

The Cubs are continuing to seek another bullpen arm. Stanek has intriguing stuff, but his production on the mound has struggled the past few seasons.

Ryne Stanek allowed one hit without walking a batter and earned a save in the Mets' 3-2 victory against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

Stanek received a rare save opportunity on Sunday and delivered, stranding the only baserunner he allowed to secure the save. Following the outing, he now holds a 4.28 ERA and 1.51 WHIP with two saves across 40 appearances this season.

Ryne Stanek tossed a scoreless inning with one strikeout in a save on Monday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Stanek got the opportunity with Edwin Diaz unavailable. He should remain in his set-up role.