Packy Naughton pitched a perfect inning Saturday in his first game appearance since July 2024.

Naughton underwent forearm surgery in 2023 and experienced a setback while rehabbing in 2024, costing him all of last year. The 29-year-old has a 4.98 ERA in 59 2/3 major league innings. He’ll probably have to succeed in Triple-A for a spell this year if he’s going to get another chance with the Cardinals.