St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 9/17/2025

The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their series with the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon. The Cardinals dropped the first game of the series before taking the middle game last night, 3-0. The Cardinals are 6-8 in September, averaging 3.4 runs per game while allowing 4.9 runs per game. Ahead of today’s finale, they placed first baseman Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 16th with a right shoulder strain. To replace Contreras, the Cardinals recalled José Fermín from Triple-A Memphis. With the Cardinals likely not to make the postseason, this would likely end Contreras’ 2025 season.

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Willson Contreras

Contreras, this season in 135 games, is hitting .257 with a .791 OPS. He has 31 doubles, a triple, 20 home runs, 80 RBI, 70 runs scored, five stolen bases, and 44 walks.

José Fermín

Fermín has appeared in 23 games for the Cardinals this season, hitting .298 with a .793 OPS. He had two doubles, a home run, five RBI, three runs scored, two stolen bases, and six walks. In 65 games at Triple-A, he’s hit .300 with a .913 OPS. He had 23 doubles, seven home runs, 40 RBI, 47 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, and 45 walks.