"The Cardinals released Garrett Hampson, according to the utilityman's MLB.com profile page. Hampson was designated for assignment earlier this week, and while he had the option of declining an outright assignment in favor of free agency, it appears the Cards just streamlined by the process with a release as soon as Hampson cleared waivers. It is possible Hampson could sign elsewhere before the 2025 season ends, should a team want some versatile depth in the minors or on a big league bench."
"However, Hampson has rarely brought much with his bat during his eight Major League seasons, and his offense has sunk to a career-worst .143/.250/.169 over 91 plate appearances in 2025. The nomadic nature of Hampton's season didn't help him get into any kind of groove at the dish. Beginning the season on a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks, he was released for the first time this year in May after appearing in 18 MLB games for Arizona."
"This marks the least amount of action Hampson has received during a regulation-length MLB season since his 2018 rookie year, when he debuted with 24 games with the Rockies. His ability to play all over the diamond should keep getting Hampson looks on minor league contracts, even if it may be hard for him to escape the proverbial "last man on the roster" status."
Garrett Hampson was released by the St. Louis Cardinals after being designated for assignment and clearing waivers. He appeared in 35 games for St. Louis and 62 games overall in 2025 across three teams. Hampson produced a career-low .143/.250/.169 slash line over 91 plate appearances this season. He began 2025 on a minor league contract with Arizona, was released in May after 18 MLB games, had a brief stint in Cincinnati, and was claimed by St. Louis in late June. Defensive versatility should generate minor-league interest despite limited offense.
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