Ryne Stanek

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with free-agent reliever Ryne Stanek, including a $6 million club option for 2027. The deal, reported on Friday, is pending a physical exam and aims to bolster the team's bullpen under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Stanek, a St. Louis native, brings veteran experience and high-velocity pitching to the rebuilding squad.