The St. Louis Cardinals claimed right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Monday. The 25-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut and posted an 8.18 ERA over 55 minor-league innings across three levels in 2026.
Hampton missed the entire 2025 minor-league season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Earlier this month, the Yankees designated him for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for Aaron Judge's return.
In 17 appearances in 2026, Hampton struck out 56 batters and walked 34. He has not reached Triple-A and has pitched more than 100 innings in a professional season only once; MLB.com ranked him No. 92 among its prospects in 2024.
