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Cardinals Claim Packy Naughton

By Steve Adams | March 21, 2022 at 1:48pm CDT

The Cardinals announced Monday that they’ve claimed left-hander Packy Naughton off waivers from the Angels. The Cards had one open spot on the 40-man roster, which is now full.

A ninth-round pick by the Reds back in 2017, Naughton was traded to the Halos in the Aug. 2020 trade that shipped outfielder Brian Goodwin to Cincinnati. Naughton made his big league debut in Anaheim last season and wound up pitching 22 2/3 innings with an unsightly 6.35 ERA and more walks (14) than strikeouts (12).

That said, the 25-year-old has a solid minor league track record, having compiled 431 2/3 innings of 3.77 ERA ball with a 21.2% strikeout rate, a 5.7% walk rate and 42.1% grounder rate. Naughton ranked in the middle tiers of both the Angels and Reds farm systems over the years, per Baseball America, who noted that despite lacking a power arsenal Naughton possessed the durability and feel for pitching to profile as a back-end starter.

Indeed, made 28 starts in both 2018 and in 2019, pitching to solid ERAs (4.03 in Class-A and 3.32 between Class-A Advanced and Double-A) with low walk rates and below-average strikeout numbers. For a Cardinals team that’s largely built around an elite defense, he’s a sensible depth pickup. That depth is all the more crucial right now with ace Jack Flaherty and fellow righty Alex Reyes both expected to begin the season on the injured list. Naughton isn’t any kind of favorite to open the year in the Cardinals’ rotation, but he’s a 25-year-old with a pair of option years remaining, so he gives the Cards some nice flexibility.

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55 Comments

  1. Tacoshells

    3 years ago

    Patrick Naughty

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    • Francys01

      3 years ago

      Welcome to the Cardinals organization.

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      • Tacoshells

        3 years ago

        Hahaha

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        • StlSwifty

          3 years ago

          Cmon cards what are we doing? You can’t replace guys like flaherty and Reyes with waiver claims like this. Step it up.

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        • Four4fore

          3 years ago

          They will try to pass him or someone else through waivers if they find someone to fill a hole. That way he’s in their organization.

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    • 17dizzy

      3 years ago

      Good Job John Mozeliak!!!! This move should strike fear in the hearts to all of the Cardinals opposing teams!!!!

      Reply
  2. jonsteele

    3 years ago

    PACKY DERM!

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    • baseballpun

      3 years ago

      He had all these pizzas…

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  3. Codeeg

    3 years ago

    This dude sounds like he should be a 1930s player

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    • User 4245925809

      3 years ago

      Agreed. An all time name. Not some crazy, who knows how someone could come up with it, much less spell it name we see nowdays, but classic sounding one 1st and last.

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  4. JerryBird

    3 years ago

    The Mad Naughtarian?

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  5. Tacoshells

    3 years ago

    Packinaughty

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    • Kruk it

      3 years ago

      Naughton from Naughton leaves Naughton

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  6. playhard9

    3 years ago

    Yay that means no more room for an Albert “Winnie the” Pujols reunion! Maybe one at bat in September to retire as a Cardinal. Will let the young kids get more at bats.

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  7. Ted

    3 years ago

    MLB All-Name Team 2022 nominee…

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    • nukeg

      3 years ago

      Richard Lovelady and Brooks Pounders have already been named Captains of the squad.

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      • mlb1225

        3 years ago

        Can’t forget about Lars Nootbaar.

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      • Kruk it

        3 years ago

        John Wockenfuss and Mark Lemongello

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  8. WAR Pig

    3 years ago

    Naughton by Nootbar

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      3 years ago

      The name of my next band right there.

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  9. stubby66

    3 years ago

    Has anyone heard of what the rosters will be as far as how many guys you get to carry. I say set it at 28 the whole year and leave it there . Then September go up to 30 . You know it’s the profession that has the most games yet the rosters really aren’t big enough for the whole season. Go 14 and 14 as far pitchers and position players. Then doubleheaders you add one player for that day. Plus it’s time to possibly go 45 man roster too.

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    • Holy Cow!

      3 years ago

      Why so serious? This is all about Packy Naughton!

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  10. sean-11

    3 years ago

    80 grade name. Should be in Boston

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  11. RoastGobot

    3 years ago

    You can’t just say packy

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  12. californiaangels

    3 years ago

    Could be a real sneaky steal here. Kinda bummed Angels let him go

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    • Halo11Fan

      3 years ago

      The Angels have far too many utility infielders on their 40-man roster.

      No Shortstop, Not a lot of starting pitching depth, but a plethora of utility infielders

      When you manage your 40-man roster poorly, which the Angels have done in back to back years, you lose players like him.

      He probably will not be useful, but he has a chance.

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      • HalosHeavenJJ

        3 years ago

        Exactly. We know we have too many utility infielders but not enough pitching.

        So we let go of a pitcher to make room on the 40 man roster.

        Brilliant!

        The good news is that other teams will likely be passing guys like Packy through waivers once the regular season is close. Hopefully we snag a couple.

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      • orange2001

        3 years ago

        Kyle Tyler is another that I fear losing. Meanwhile we still have AJ Ramos (I know he’s not on the 40-man roster, but still, something wrong when we lose Naughton and likely Tyler yet AJ Ramos will remain in the organization).

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        • Halo11Fan

          3 years ago

          I just noticed the news about Tyler. Rotten roster construction.

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    • Angels & NL West

      3 years ago

      The Angels add Tepera and Bradley and someone has the audacity to whine about losing Packy Naughton? Come on guys, let’s have some perspective.

      As for SP that should get starts ahead of Packy, here’s my top ten – Ohtani, Thor, Sandoval, Suarez, Lorenzen, Canning, Detmers, Barria, Bachman and Bush.

      Everyone must be happy with the bullpen if we have moved on to complaining about roster construction and releasing Packy. I guess that’s a good thing…

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      • Plugnplay

        3 years ago

        Totally agree Angels & NL West. Packy was well down the List on the depth chart to start. It also makes sense, and I understand the reasoning. If there not going to sign a premium SS, you need to keep and look at all the middle infielders you can, and hope one stands out and runs away with the job.

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        • MrAngelFan

          3 years ago

          I don’t see Packy’s upside. If I had to choose to DFA between the bottom 3 of the roster, between Junk, Pena, and Naughton. I would release Naughton as well.

          I am not excited about the prospects of having Valazquez be our starting SS..
          I am good however with Wade taking over the Phil Gosselin role from last year and playing wherever need be.

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        • MrAngelFan

          3 years ago

          Sorry I meant Diaz, not Pena.

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  13. bkbk

    3 years ago

    Bah, I think this bites the angels. Hes gonna be a bullpen arm for a long time.

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  14. Holy Cow!

    3 years ago

    The Cards are about four days late on this one.

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  15. Jackalopal

    3 years ago

    Naughton my watch.

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  16. mrmackey

    3 years ago

    They had one last roster spot to pack Packy in to.

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  17. Camden453

    3 years ago

    I’m sorry but Packy Naughton is not a winning name. Personnel should be chosen based somewhat on the name

    Names are given to us by the gods. A good name means the gods will look down well on the person

    Nolan Arenado. That’s a good name. But Packy Naughton? Paul Dejong? Lars Nootbar?

    And don’t even get me started on John Nogowski

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      3 years ago

      I wish these guys had been infielders on the same team, so we could have a double play of Naughton to Nootbaar to Nogowski.

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    • prov356

      3 years ago

      The gods?

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  18. Riontyler

    3 years ago

    Guess its better than Naughton…. I’ll see myself out.

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  19. Monkey’s Uncle

    3 years ago

    Pack it up, pack it in, Packy Naugh-ton…

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  20. Classicfinder

    3 years ago

    Naughton!!!

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  21. Rsox

    3 years ago

    Terrible name for a ballplayer. Great name for a Cockney pickpocket in 1800’s England

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    • A'sfaninLondonUK

      3 years ago

      @Rsox

      Agreed – finally a Dickensian twist…

      Sincerely yours

      Tipsy O’Flanaghan – Turf Accountant

      Reply
  22. Dave M707

    3 years ago

    Another dumpster dive… so disappointing no discussion of Montas or Mannea, those would be upgrades!

    1
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  23. swanhenge

    3 years ago

    Naughton. I’ve been watching you. And I know you been watching me.

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      3 years ago

      +100 for the Eddie Murphy reference, I just did a spit take.

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  24. msqboxer

    3 years ago

    The Angels waived him…enough said in regards to talent.

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    • Garywally57

      3 years ago

      He’s cheap. Bill DeWallet’s kind of player. The poor man is only worth 4 billion. Over 3 million Cardinal fans will pay see this kind of player.

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      • mrperkins

        3 years ago

        I’ll trust the judgement of the guy who got Happ, LeBlanc, Luis Garcia, Tj McFarlane, and Jon Lester off the scrap heap last year and got valuable contribution out of them over your 2 cent talent evaluation. Might just take Mo to the swap meet this weekend.

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  25. Cardinal1966

    3 years ago

    Message to DeWitt…a fan of 55 years. This move reaffirms the Cards are not about winning but saving money.

    3/5 of the starting pitchers have “chronic” medical issues (Mikolas, Hudson and Flaherty). The 4th pitcher is 40 years old.

    The bull pen is poor (closer?) chaotic.

    Cardinal nation expects and deserves better leadership effort; this blueprint to build a complete team has not been successful under Mozalik’s management (poor trades, poor contracts and unable to evaluate talent).

    Bottom line… sell… the Cardinals to an owner who wants to win the World Series, not simply a wild card berth.

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  26. Joe It All

    3 years ago

    I grew up with a Patrick who went by Packy. Never thought I’d hear of another especially a professional athlete.

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  27. CardsNation5

    3 years ago

    Damn my team stay dumpster diving. Bill DeWitt ought to be ashamed of himself. People blame Mozeliak, but Bill is the one who signs the checks.

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  28. 17dizzy

    3 years ago

    0-4 Over a 6.00 ERA. YELP!! That’s the Cardinals idea of Building Up Better!!

    Wow! The starting pitching staff is 3 pulled muscles or strained ligaments away from being wiped out!!!! This is their solution!!!

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