ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Hunter Dobbins #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts in the dugout in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe St. Louis Cardinals continue to juggle their pitching staff as the MLB trade deadline approaches, balancing immediate bullpen needs with a rotation that could still undergo significant changes before the end of the week. That was evident on Tuesday as the Cardinals made room for their newest addition on the big-league roster. Forbes Braves Cut Ties With Veteran Shortstop After Ronald Acuna Jr MoveSt. Louis Cardinals Cut Starter From Roster After Brutal Chicago Cubs Outing On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever. After Dobbins’ made an extended appearance against the Cubs, the team was ready to cut him from the roster and make room for a more traditional reliever.