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Yankees Designate Cade Winquest After Spring Training Struggles

4/11/2026

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Cade Winquest was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees without a regular-season appearance.
He was selected in the 2025 Rule 5 draft from the St. Louis Cardinals, after posting a 7.20 ERA in spring training.
The Yankees have five days to trade him or place him on waivers.
If he clears waivers, he could return to the Cardinals, who could use him as a starter or reliever.

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Cade Winquest was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees without a regular-season appearance.
He was selected in the 2025 Rule 5 draft from the St. Louis Cardinals, after posting a 7.20 ERA in spring training.
The Yankees have five days to trade him or place him on waivers.
If he clears waivers, he could return to the Cardinals, who could use him as a starter or reliever.