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Matt Svanson
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STL
2026 season
- GP
- 41
- W-L
- 2-3
- ERA
- 7.27
- WHIP
- 1.75
- K
- 41
- IP
- 43.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | vs CHC | L 2-10 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 26 | vs CIN | L 3-5 | L | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 23 | vs AZ | L 6-10 | - | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 21 | @LAA | L 1-5 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 18 | @AZ | L 3-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9 | vs MIL | L 4-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 7 | vs MIL | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 5 | @CHC | L 4-6 | - | 1.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 2 | @ATL | W 11-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 27 | vs MIA | L 1-5 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | vs AZ | L 3-4 | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 21 | @KC | W 12-10 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 19 | @KC | L 5-6 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 17 | vs SD | L 1-6 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 13 | @MIN | W 9-6 | W | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 10 | @NYM | W 9-2 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 9 | @NYM | W 7-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 23 | @CIN | W 8-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| May 21 | vs PIT | L 2-6 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 20 | vs PIT | L 0-7 | - | 0.2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| May 17 | vs KC | L 0-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| May 14 | @ATH | W 5-4 | W | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 13 | @ATH | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 9 | @SD | L 2-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 6 | vs MIL | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| May 1 | vs LAD | W 7-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 30 | @PIT | W 10-5 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28 | @PIT | W 11-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 26 | vs SEA | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 25 | vs SEA | L 9-11 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | @MIA | L 1-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 20 | @MIA | L 3-5 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 18 | @HOU | W 7-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 14 | vs CLE | W 6-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 11 | vs BOS | L 1-7 | - | 1.0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 8 | @WSH | W 6-1 | - | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 6 | @WSH | L 6-9 | L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 4 | @DET | L 6-11 | - | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | vs NYM | L 2-4 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 28 | vs TB | W 6-5 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | vs TB | W 9-7 | - | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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| Sep 28 | @CHC | L 0-2 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 27 | @CHC | L 3-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 23 | @SF | W 9-8 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 21 | vs MIL | W 5-1 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 17 | vs CIN | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 13 | @MIL | L 8-9 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sep 10 | @SEA | L 2-4 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 7 | vs SF | W 4-3 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sep 2 | vs ATH | W 2-1 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Aug 29 | @CIN | W 7-5 | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 27 | vs PIT | L 1-2 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 24 | @TB | L 2-7 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 21 | @TB | W 7-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Aug 19 | @MIA | W 7-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 18 | @MIA | W 8-3 | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15 | vs NYY | L 3-4 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 12 | vs COL | L 0-3 | - | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug 8 | vs CHC | W 5-0 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 5 | @LAD | L 6-12 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Aug 1 | @SD | L 1-4 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 29 | vs MIA | L 0-5 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 28 | vs MIA | W 7-1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 11 | vs ATL | L 5-6 | - | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 9 | vs WSH | L 2-8 | - | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 6 | @CHC | L 0-11 | - | 2.2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 4 | @CHC | L 3-11 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 30 | @PIT | L 0-7 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 28 | @CLE | W 9-6 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 25 | vs CHC | L 0-8 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 8 | vs LAD | L 3-7 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Jun 5 | vs KC | L 5-7 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 3 | vs KC | L 7-10 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 30 | @TEX | L 1-11 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| May 26 | @BAL | L 2-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 14 | @PHI | W 14-7 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| May 1 | @CIN | L 1-9 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 30 | @CIN | W 6-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 27 | vs MIL | L 1-7 | - | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 17 | @NYM | L 1-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
The Cardinals optioned Svanson to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
After giving up seven runs (six earned) in 3.2 innings following the All-Star break, Svanson will lose his place in St. Louis' bullpen to make room for the arrival of Quinn Mathews. Svanson owns a 7.27 ERA through 43.1 frames this season -- a sharp decline from his 1.94 ERA in 2025 -- but could still return to the majors if he rights the ship in Triple-A.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 1
Svanson will serve as the Cardinals' opening pitcher for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Svanson will be making his first MLB start and his first at any level in the professional ranks since 2022, but he's unlikely to cover more than an inning or two before exiting the game. Once Svanson's day is done, left-hander Bruce Zimmermann appears likely to work in bulk relief for St. Louis.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 7
Svanson has yielded just one hit and has a 6:1 K:BB over eight scoreless innings since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
Svanson was optioned to Memphis in May after posting an 8.77 ERA and 26:15 K:BB over 25.2 innings. He tossed 5.2 scoreless frames at the Cardinals' top minor-league affiliate and has carried that momentum over in his return to the majors. Svanson has been used mostly in low-leverage situations since being recalled, but with the way he's pitched he could move back up in the bullpen hierarchy.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 20
The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Svanson was sent down last month after posting a disappointing 8.77 ERA and 26:15 K:BB over 25.2 innings. He seemed to get back on track at Memphis, tossing 5.2 scoreless frames with an 8:1 K:BB. Svanson will likely be used in middle relief.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 5
The Cardinals optioned Svanson to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
Svanson will be moved off the 26-man active roster as the Cardinals make room for their starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Reds, Brycen Mautz, who was called up from Triple-A. Though he looked like a candidate to earn a high-leverage role in the St. Louis bullpen coming out of spring training, Svanson squandered that opportunity after posting a 8.77 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB across 25.2 innings to begin the season. He'll look to iron out his command issues in the minors.
RotoWire via ESPN · May 24
Svanson was charged with five runs on six hits and a walk over one inning of work in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox.
Svanson retired the final two batters in the top of the eighth inning to keep the Cardinals' deficit at 2-0. He remained in for the top of the ninth after Boston's lead had been cut to one but yielded six consecutive one-out singles as the visitors effectively put the game away. Svanson came into the season as part of the high-leverage picture, but he might need a reset in the minors after posting a 15.58 ERA and 7:6 K:BB over his first 8.2 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 12