Hunter Dobbins Shows Encouraging Signs in Live Batting Practice Session

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• Louis sent first baseman/catcher Willson Contreras to Boston in return. Despite netting one of the Cardinals' most respected veterans, there was a question about Dobbins' major league aspirations for 2026. At the time of his acquisition, Dobbins' timeline for return was still uncertain.
• He suffered a torn right ACL while attempting to cover first base in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 11, 2025. According to a recent report, Dobbins could be nearing a return, which would muddy up the back-end of St.
• Louis' rotation. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to an article from Derrick Goold of the St.
• Louis Dispatch, Dobbins threw in a live bullpen session Saturday.