Packy Naughton

Packy Naughton will begin a rehab assignment with the FCL Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Naughton has been throwing live bullpen sessions and will now progress to facing other competition. He could be good to return by the May.

Packy Naughton has begun throwing in camp and hopes to return at some point by May.

Fantasy Impact

Naughton underwent surgery on his forearm last June. He'll look to return to the bullpen for the Cardinals within the the first couple months of the season.

Packy Naughton was placed on the 15-day IL with a forearm strain.

Fantasy Impact

Naughton was off to a great start to his 2023 season. The 26-year-old has tallied five strikeouts over five scoreless innings in four appearances this season. The Cardinals recalled Genesis Cabrera from Triple-A to take Naughton’s spot in the bullpen.

Cardinals SP Packy Naughton lasted just 1 1/3 innings on the mound Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits in the Cardinals' 11-3 loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Naughton has failed to make it to the fourth inning in three consecutive starts on the mound for the Cardinals. The left-hander has struggled in a swingman role for St. Louis, carrying a 5.54 ERA and 1.38 ERA in eight appearances this season.

Cardinals SP Packy Naughton lasted just 2 1/3 innings on the mound Monday, allowing one run on two hits while also striking out four and picking up the no-decision in the Cardinals' 6-3 win over the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Naughton has been used in various ways out of the Cardinals' bullpen early on this season, whether starting or not. The 26-year-old left-hander carries a 3.09 ERA and 1.11 WHIP to go along with a 9.26 K/9 ratio in seven appearances this season.