What happened: The St. Louis Cardinals selected right-handed pitcher Jacob Haley with the 324th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The pick is part of a run of pitching additions for St. Louis, which also took RHP Tegan Kuhns earlier in the draft.

Why it matters: The Cardinals have leaned heavily on arms throughout the 2026 draft, stacking pitching depth in their farm system as the major-league club sits at 44-41 with a two-game win streak. Late-round selections like Haley round out a draft class built around restocking the pitching pipeline.

What to watch: Watch for Haley's assignment to a Cardinals minor-league affiliate and signing bonus details.