Former Brewer Pitcher Makes Cardinals Roster

Matt Pushard will wear number 67 after standout spring training

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:51pm

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Matt Pushard, a former pitcher for Brewer High School, has made the opening day roster for the St. Louis Cardinals. Pushard was acquired by the Cardinals in the Rule 5 Draft from the Miami Marlins in December 2025 and impressed during spring training, pitching 8.2 innings with 9 strikeouts and a 3.12 ERA.

Why it matters

Making a Major League Baseball roster is an incredible accomplishment, especially for a player coming from the minor leagues. Pushard's story highlights the hard work and perseverance required to achieve this goal, and his debut will be an exciting moment for his hometown of Brewer and Cardinals fans.

The details

In 8 spring training games, Pushard pitched 8.2 innings, striking out 9 batters and posting a 3.12 earned run average. Last year with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, a Marlins minor league affiliate, he made 4 appearances with a 2.70 ERA and 2 saves in 3.1 innings.

  • Pushard was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals in the Rule 5 Draft on December 10th, 2025.
  • The Cardinals open the regular season on Thursday, March 26th when they host Tampa Bay at 4:15 p.m.

The players

Matt Pushard

A former pitcher for Brewer High School who has made the opening day roster for the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals

A Major League Baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Miami Marlins

A Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida.

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What’s next

The Cardinals open the regular season on Thursday, March 26th when they host Tampa Bay at 4:15 p.m.

The takeaway

Pushard's journey from high school to the Major Leagues is an inspiring story of hard work and perseverance. His debut with the Cardinals will be an exciting moment for his hometown of Brewer and for Cardinals fans who will get to see a new young talent take the mound.