Drew VerHagen

Cardinals reliever Drew Verhagen began a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

VerHagen has been out since July 1 due to a hip injury but has officially begun a rehab assignment. He surrendered one earned run on one hit with a strikeout for Springfield on Thursday and worked to a 4.78 ERA across 35 appearances out of the Cardinals' bullpen this season.

Drew VerHagen is set to have hip surgery that will end his 2022 season.

Fantasy Impact

VerHagen’s disappointing first season comes to an abrupt close due to a hip injury. He pitched in 59 games, posting a 6.65 ERA, .300 OBA, a 7.48 K/9 ratio, and a 5.82 BB/9 ratio across 21 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers can safely drop the 31-year-old if he was on your roster.

Drew VerHagen pitched one innings, allowing two hits, two earned runs, and registering two strikeouts in a loss to the Dodgers Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

VerHagen has been hit around in his last seven appearances. In 5 1/3 innings, he has allowed 11 hits, four walks, and nine earned runs. With a 6.86 ERA this season, VerHagen can be safely left on waivers.

Cardinals RP Drew VerHagen was unable to keep the Rays in check Tuesday, allowing three runs on one hit while also walking one in 2/3 of an inning, picking up the loss in the Cardinals' 4-2 loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

VerHagen has allowed multiple runs in each of his last two relief appearances for the Cardinals, allowing five runs in two innings pitched in that span. The veteran right-hander carries a 1.53 WHIP and 4.96 ERA in 12 relief appearances this season.

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Drew VerHagen allowed two runs over three innings of work in a 5-4 win over the Nationals in Grapefruit League action on Friday. VerHagen struck out one and was credited with the win in the outing.

Fantasy Impact

VerHagen wasn't particularly sharp as he allowed two solo homers but he picked up the win in his second outing of the spring. VerHagen spent the past two seasons playing in Japan and is expected to serve as a long reliever and occasional starter for the Cardinals in 2022.