Tink Hence

The Cardinals sent RHP Tink Hence to the Florida Complex League Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Hence went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the Cardinals organization.

The Cardinals designated Tink Hence for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Hence loses his spot on the 40-man roster. He will head to waivers as a result.

Hence threw a scoreless frame Tuesday in his first spring outing, recording one strikeout while working from the bullpen. He appeared in only eight games last season due to a lat strain and shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Hence will continue working on a relief schedule throughout spring training. The organization has not formally ruled out using Hence as a starter. He has never logged 100 innings during a single season across five years of professional baseball.

Hence suffered a lat strain and shoulder impingement during the 2025 season, cutting his campaign short. Tuesday's Grapefruit League appearance will be his first game action since last July.

Fantasy Impact

Hence has never logged 100 innings in a professional season. St. Louis plans to use him as a starting pitcher for the time being.

The Cardinals placed Tink Hence on the minor-league injured list with a right rib cage sprain.

Fantasy Impact

Hence will miss some time due to a rib injury. The top pitching prospect could make some appearances in the majors at some point this season.