The St. Louis Cardinals' pitching depth continues to absorb blows in 2025, as the injured list has beckoned once again for two minor league pitchers who have struggled to remain healthy throughout their careers.
Tink Hence and Tekoah Roby were recently placed on the injured list.
Hence, who has been with Double-A Springfield this season, had only thrown 21.1 innings in 2025 because of a right rib cage strain that knocked him out at the beginning of the year and put him on the 60-day IL. In his brief action, Hence allowed five runs in 10.