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rink23 · 10-01-2018, 02:45 AM

Left-handed reliever Jayden Cullingworth pitched just a third of an inning in his first spring training out against the Mets on Feb. 25, but he came out of it with pain in his pitching elbow.
The next day, he was diagnosed with bone chips in that elbow which will keep him out up to six months (late September).
A highly-touted signing before the 2021 season, Cullingworth had a strong rookie campaign for the Cardinals posting a 3-2 record with six saves and a 3.03 ERA in a team-high 66 games.
Cullingworth's worth contract was only for two seasons, meaning the Cardinals will have to decide later in the year if they want to bring him back.
The loss of Cullingworth elevates Gabriel Moya into the top lefty spot with Brad Hand moving into the No. 2 role.

A third left-hander could be left-hander Evan Krczynski, who pitched well for AAA Memphis in 2021 before suffering an elbow injury which kept him out for seven months.
They also could look to the free-agent market, where Zach Britton, Jerry Blevins and Jake Diekman all remain unsigned.

10-01-2018, 02:45 AM	#6
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 23,730	Cards notes: Bone chips will force Cullingworth to miss most of season Left-handed reliever Jayden Cullingworth pitched just a third of an inning in his first spring training out against the Mets on Feb. 25, but he came out of it with pain in his pitching elbow. The next day, he was diagnosed with bone chips in that elbow which will keep him out up to six months (late September). A highly-touted signing before the 2021 season, Cullingworth had a strong rookie campaign for the Cardinals posting a 3-2 record with six saves and a 3.03 ERA in a team-high 66 games. Cullingworth's worth contract was only for two seasons, meaning the Cardinals will have to decide later in the year if they want to bring him back. The loss of Cullingworth elevates Gabriel Moya into the top lefty spot with Brad Hand moving into the No. 2 role. A third left-hander could be left-hander Evan Krczynski, who pitched well for AAA Memphis in 2021 before suffering an elbow injury which kept him out for seven months. They also could look to the free-agent market, where Zach Britton, Jerry Blevins and Jake Diekman all remain unsigned. Attached Images