Erick Fedde Designated for Assignment by Cardinals Amid Significant Struggles

Veteran right-hander Erick Fedde was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, concluding his tenure in their rotation for this season. This decision followed a period of significant struggles, as Fedde posted a 3-10 record with a 5.22 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 20 starts, having recently surrendered 26 earned runs in just 17.2 innings. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol acknowledged Fedde's difficulties, and Fedde himself conceded that "something has to change." Fedde, who is in the final season of a two-year, $15 million deal and is still owed the remainder of his $7.5 million salary, was replaced on the roster by rookie Andre Granillo. Despite thriving with the Chicago White Sox earlier in 2024 and being a key deadline acquisition last season, his recent performance makes it unlikely he will immediately secure a rotation spot with a contending team, as the Cardinals now have seven days to either trade him, place him on waivers, release him, or assign him to the minors.