March 26, 2026Updated 1:14 pm EDT
The St. Louis Cardinals begin the season versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is at 4:15 p.m. ET. Drew Rasmussen gets the start for the Rays, and Matthew Liberatore is starting for the Cardinals.
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Injury reportsRays
Taylor Walls: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Gavin Lux: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Edwin Uceta: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 15 Day IL (Hip), Manuel Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Steven Wilson: 60 Day IL (Back)
Cardinals
Hunter Dobbins: 15 Day IL (Knee), Lars Nootbaar: 60 Day IL (Heels)
Stats to know (2025 stats)
Last season, Junior Caminero had 159 base hits, batting .264 with 73 extra-base hits.
Yandy Diaz slashed .300/.366/.482 and finished with an OPS of .848.
Alec Burleson collected 144 hits, posted an OBP of .343 and a .459 SLG last season.
Ivan Herrera slashed .284/.373/.464 and finished with an OPS of .837.
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