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Yankees Return Rule 5 Draft Pick Cade Winquest to Cardinals

4/14/2026

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Cade Winquest's tenure with the New York Yankees ended without any official game appearances.
He was returned to the St. Louis Cardinals after being designated for assignment.
Winquest was selected from St. Louis in the Rule 5 draft.
He became the first Rule 5 player on the Yankees' opening day roster since 2007.
The St. Louis Cardinals paid $50,000 for Winquest after the Yankees initially selected him for $100,000.

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Story summary

Cade Winquest's tenure with the New York Yankees ended without any official game appearances.
He was returned to the St. Louis Cardinals after being designated for assignment.
Winquest was selected from St. Louis in the Rule 5 draft.
He became the first Rule 5 player on the Yankees' opening day roster since 2007.
The St. Louis Cardinals paid $50,000 for Winquest after the Yankees initially selected him for $100,000.