Hunter Dobbins Fantasy Stats

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee), who is currently on the 15-day injured list after recovering from ACL surgery last year, is expected to join the team's six-man starting rotation during the stretch of 17 games without an off day that begins this Friday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dobbins could be cleared to be reinstated from the IL next week to face the Pittsburgh Pirates if he gets through his final minor-league rehab start this Saturday at Triple-A Memphis without any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. The Cardinals acquired Dobbins in the offseason in the trade that sent first baseman Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old former eighth-rounder by Boston in 2021 out of Texas Tech is not rostered at all in any Yahoo leagues. Dobbins made his big-league debut in 2025 in Beantown, going 4-1 with a 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 45 strikeouts, and 17 walks in 61 innings over 13 appearances (11 starts).

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee) allowed just an earned run on five hits while walking one and striking out seven in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. He threw 62 of his 91 pitches for strikes. Dobbins was not ready to make his Cardinals debut to start the 2026 season while recovering from ACL surgery, but after throwing 91 pitches on Tuesday, he should be close to being activated from the 15-day injured list. So far on his rehab assignment, Dobbins has given up four runs with three walks and 10 strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings pitched. When cleared, Dobbins should immediately join St. Louis' starting rotation in the big leagues. The 26-year-old isn't a dominant arm and had a modest 17.6% strikeout rate with the Red Sox in his big-league debut in 2025, which will limit his fantasy appeal to mainly deep-mixed and NL-only leagues when he joins the Red Birds.

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee) will start the 2026 season on the injured list, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dobbins threw five solid innings on the back fields in camp on Saturday, but he's recovering from ACL surgery last July and still has not been cleared to field his position. Dobbins' role when he's ready to come off the IL will depend on his performance and the Cardinals' need. Goold writes that Dobbins will be a starter at either Triple-A Memphis or with the Cardinals. The 26-year-old former eighth-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2021 out of Texas Tech made his big-league debut in Boston last year before his knee injury and went 4-1 with a 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 45:17 K: BB in 61 innings over 13 outings (11 starts). The Cards acquired him in the deal that sent Willson Contreras to Boston. Dobbins is more suited towards being a dynasty or NL-only stash as he heads into his first season in the National League.

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee) was scheduled to visit with a doctor on Wednesday and is hoping to be fully cleared for baseball activities in spring training, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dobbins is throwing bullpen sessions and live batting practice in camp, but he hasn't been able to field his position or do any running after having surgery on his right ACL last July. The 26-year-old could be on track to make some appearances in Grapefruit League games for his new team, but whether he'll be ready for Opening Day in late March is another question. The fact that Dobbins has yet to be fully cleared for baseball activities certainly isn't a good sign. For fantasy purposes, the former eighth-rounder doesn't have much long-term appeal with limited strikeout upside. In his 13 outings (11 starts) for Boston last year in his first MLB season, Dobbins had a 4.13 ERA (3.87 FIP) and 1.28 WHIP with 45 K's and 17 walks in 61 innings.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (knee) does not have a clear timetable for his return. President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom recently declined to comment on whether the right-hander will be ready to throw during spring training. He is certainly not a lock to be healthy in time for Opening Day, and as a result, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat projected Dobbins to open the season on the injured list. That would leave Kyle Leahy in line to land the fifth rotation spot. Dobbins, who was acquired from Boston in exchange for Willson Contreras during the offseason, tore his knee ligament last year. He made 13 appearances (11 starts) prior to his injury, posting a 3.87 FIP, 6.64 K/9, and 2.51 BB/9. He doesn't attack hitters with high velocity or generate exuberant amounts of whiff, but he does a good job limiting loud contact and inducing ground balls. Once healthy, he should be in the mix for an MLB rotation spot long-term.

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins and right-handed pitching prospects Blake Aita and Yhoiker Fajardo from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for veteran first baseman Willson Contreras, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. As part of the deal, St. Louis will cover $8 million of the $41.5 million remaining on Contreras' contract. The Cardinals are in rebuild mode and did not see Contreras as their first baseman of the future. Dobbins, 26, logged a 4.13 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 45 strikeouts over 61 innings during the 2025 season before suffering a torn ACL in his right knee while attempting to cover first base. He has since begun a throwing program and is expected to be ready for spring training, where he'll compete for a rotation spot. Aita, 22, spent last season between Single-A and High-A Greenville, posting a 3.98 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and a 14.9% K-BB rate across 115 1/3 innings. He is expected to remain in the minors next season. Fajardo, the youngest of the trio at 19, recorded a 2.81 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 28.8% strikeout rate over 51 1/3 innings last season. Although Fajardo is a few years away from being called up to the majors, his strikeout ability gives him the highest ceiling among the three pitchers.

The Boston Red Sox have transferred pitcher Hunter Dobbins (knee) to the 60-day injured list to make room for the newly acquired Steven Matz. The rookie right-hander last pitched on July 11, and it was there that he suffered a torn right ACL while covering first base on a ground ball. He finished his rookie season with a 4.13 ERA over 61.0 innings pitched while posting a 17.6% strikeout rate and a 6.6% walk rate. He can be safely dropped in all redraft leagues.

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they placed rookie right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee) on the 15-day injured list with a torn right ACL and recalled right-hander Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Dobbins suffered the serious knee injury during his start on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 25-year-old will now be unavailable for the rest of the year and will finish his first MLB season in Boston with a 4-1 record, 4.13 ERA (3.82 FIP) and 1.28 WHIP with 45 strikeouts and 17 walks in 61 innings pitched over his 13 appearances (11 starts). With Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval all still unavailable, it's possible Fitts will take over Dobbins' rotation spot for the BoSox heading into the second half of the season later this month. Dobbins can obviously be dropped now in single-year fantasy formats.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (knee) was removed early during Friday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. Well this sucks, Dobbins was activated off the injured list ahead of this start and now might end up right back on there. Dobbins was taken out in the second inning after suffering a knee injury while covering first base. He's expected to undergo further testing, so there should be more information on his status shortly. It wouldn't be shocking to see him land back on the injured list, but for now fantasy managers should consider Dobbins as day-to-day. Before exiting, Dobbins tossed 1.2 innings, allowing one earned run on two hits while striking out two batters. Fantasy managers should check back later for another update on his status.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins (elbow) is returning from the 15-day injured list to start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It'll be Dobbins' first appearance since June 20. The 25-year-old was shelved for three weeks with a strained right elbow. Before going on the IL, the rookie went 4-1 with a solid 4.10 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts against 16 walks in 59 1/3 innings and 12 appearances (10 starts). Dobbins will face a difficult test in his return against a Tampa Bay offense that ranks seventh in the majors in runs scored.