Cardinals Decline Option On Ryne Stanek
It was announced Sunday evening that the St. Louis Cardinals are declining the option on reliever Ryne Stanek. He had a $6 million option for 2027. Cardinals Decline Option On Ryne Stanek #stlcards are declining the team option on setup reliever Ryne Stanek’s contract, per source familiar with team’s decision. Stanek (RHP) becomes a free …
On June 28, 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals announced they were declining the option on reliever Ryne Stanek's contract. Stanek was set to earn $6 million for the 2027 season. As a result, Stanek becomes a free agent. The Cardinals are now searching for additional veteran relief pitchers to bolster their bullpen. Last season, Stanek appeared in 70 games for the Cardinals, going 2-3 with a 4.02 ERA.
He had fluctuating performances, with a 4.91 ERA in August and 2.00 ERA or lower in three other months. The Cardinals' decision to decline Stanek's option saves them $5 million, as there was a $1 million buyout involved.
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