Minor-League Free Agency Reshapes Cardinals' Organizational Depth

Ten Cardinals minor leaguers became free agents, including former top prospect Tink Hence, Zack Thompson, and Sem Robberse. The club re-signed Randel Clemente, Josh Fleming, and Ramon Mendoza on minor-league deals. The moves mark meaningful farm-system turnover, though they do not materially address the major-league roster’s pitching needs.