Yankees Return Cade Winquest to Cardinals Organization

The New York Yankees have officially returned right-hander Cade Winquest to the St. Louis Cardinals. The transaction, which occurred on Monday, April 13, 2026, concludes a complex Rule 5 draft saga involving the 25-year-old. Winquest was returned to the Cardinals organization three days after being designated for assignment by the Yankees, effectively ending his tenure with the club.