What happened: The St. Louis Cardinals selected right-handed pitcher Cal Randall with the 146th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The pick continues a run on pitching for St. Louis, which has already added arms including Tegan Kuhns at No. 32 earlier in the draft.

Why it matters: St. Louis enters the pick at 44-41 on the season, on a two-game winning streak, with the big-league staff allowing 4.5 runs per game. Loading up on pitching in this draft class points to an organizational push to rebuild depth on the mound beyond this year's roster.

What to watch: The Cardinals continue making selections as the 2026 MLB Draft moves through its remaining rounds.