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Yankees Put Rule 5 Pick Cade Winquest on Opening Day Roster

The move keeps the Rule 5 pick from returning to the Cardinals this season.

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LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 12: Cade Winquest #80 of the New York Yankees pitches during the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 12, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 4-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Cade Winquest #80, throwing live batting practice during today’s workout at Steinbrenner Field, the Yankees Spring Training home in Tampa, Florida.

Overview

  • The Yankees chose to carry Cade Winquest on the active roster, which fulfills the Rule 5 rule that otherwise would have sent him back to St. Louis.
  • The right-hander worked in relief this spring and posted a 6.48 ERA across eight appearances as the team tested him in a bullpen role.
  • Winquest spent 2025 as a starter at High-A and Double-A and threw 106 innings with a 3.99 ERA and a 3.57 FIP while striking out more than a batter per inning.
  • With established relievers David Bednar, Camilo Doval, Jake Bird, Fernando Cruz, and Tim Hill ahead of him, he is likely to start in low-leverage spots.
  • The decision marks the Yankees’ first Rule 5 selection since 2011 and positions Winquest to be their first Rule 5 player to appear in a game since 2007.