The St. Louis Cardinals finalized their 2025 MLB Draft class on July 15, adding 17 players including LHP Cade Crossland. Get the full draft recap here.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The dog days of summer might be upon us, but for the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday was anything but quiet behind the scenes. While the players enjoyed a second consecutive day off, the front office was putting the finishing touches on the future, officially completing the 2025 MLB Draft with a haul of 17 new players poised to join the system.
The Cardinals added 17 players in rounds 4-20, with University of Oklahoma left-hander Cade Crossland leading the charge on the final day of the draft.
The primary focus on a quiet day in Cardinal Nation was squarely on the amateur draft. AGM and Scouting Director Randy Flores concluded the team's draft by selecting 17 players on Monday, bringing the total class size to 20. The headliner from the final day was Cade Crossland, a promising left-handed pitcher from the University of Oklahoma. While full breakdowns of each player will emerge in the coming weeks, the initial haul suggests a focus on adding depth and talent to a farm system that continues to be the lifeblood of the organization. Fans will be eager to follow the journeys of these young men as they begin their professional careers in the Cardinals system.
The current big-league squad is taking a well-deserved breather. After a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, the team is off until their next series begins. That last win was a memorable one, punctuated by José Fermín's first career Major League home run—a moment that sent the dugout into a frenzy. It also featured a crucial relief appearance from Gordon Graceffo, who showed poise and helped secure the win. This two-day break serves as a perfect reset button as the team prepares for the next challenge, carrying the momentum from Sunday's hard-fought battle.
With the draft in the books and the team rested, all eyes now turn back to the field. The Cardinals will look to build on their recent success as they gear up for their next series. The infusion of new talent into the minor leagues provides a jolt of excitement for the future, but the focus for the here and now is on the current pennant race. It's a great time to be a Cardinals fan, with promising signs for both today and tomorrow.
