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Right-handed pitcher Eric Fedde, who returned to Major League Baseball (MLB) after a successful performance in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) League, has been informed of his release by the St. Louis Cardinals.

On the 24th, St. Louis announced, "We have designated Fedde for assignment (DFA)." This year, Fedde started in 20 games, struggling with a record of 3 wins and 10 losses, and an earned run average of 5.22.

On May 10th, he recorded his first complete game shutout (9 innings, 6 hits allowed, no runs) against the Washington Nationals, but he failed to complete 5 innings in all 3 appearances during the 7th.

St. Louis excluded Fedde from the roster to promote Andre Granillo to the big leagues. MLB.com analyzed that "ultimately, this is to provide an opportunity for Michael McGreevy to start."

Oliver Marmol, the manager of St. Louis, noted, "Fedde understood that we had given him ample opportunities, and now it has come to a point where a chance must go to the young pitcher McGreevy."

In 2023, Fedde, wearing the NC Dinos uniform, achieved a record of 20 wins and 6 losses with an earned run average of 2.00, alongside 209 strikeouts, winning the triple crown in wins, earned run average, and strikeouts. He also received the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the regular season.

The Chicago White Sox acquired Fedde in December 2023 for a total of $15 million aggregates over 2 years. Fedde was traded to St. Louis last July through a three-team trade, but is now facing separation after a year.

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