Cade Winquest's Yankees Debut

0:00It's March 25th. This is MLB News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Cade Winquest is the newest reliever on the New York Yankees opening day roster. The right-hander earned his spot after the team selected him from the St. Louis Cardinals in December's Rule 5 draft. He's the first Yankees player from that draft to make the big league squad since Infielder Josh Phelps back in 2007. Manager Aaron Boone called Winquest with the good news right before the team left Arizona for San Francisco. Winquest had just stepped into the shower but called back immediately. He'd already packed everything just in case, so now he's heading to Oracle Park for the season opener against the Giants. The team gave him a big welcome in the pitcher's meeting with everyone fired up for his major league debut. Winquest called it a huge relief and quickly arranged flights for his parents from the Dallas area and his girlfriend from New York. He says the Yankees belief in him boosts his confidence big time. A 25-year-old who turns 26 on April 30th, Winquest was an eighth-round pick by the Cardinals

1:04out of the University of Texas ad, Arlington in 2022. He spent three minor league seasons in their system from 2023 to 2025, posting a zero and one record with a seven-point, two zero ERA over nine spring outings this year. Winquest isn't sure of his exact role yet, but expect some nerves before his first big league appearance. Still, he says that anxious energy turns into pure focus once he's on the mound and he's ready to compete right away.