WAIVER STEAL? St. Louis Cardinals TARGET Upside by CLAIMING Chase Hampton—Rehab to REBOUND?

St. Louis Cardinals take a bold gamble, claiming right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton off waivers as they look to strengthen their rotation for next season. Can Hampton, once a top 100 prospect derailed by injury, reclaim his former promise and boost the Cardinals’ pitching depth? JD Hafron breaks down Hampton’s scouting profile, injury history, and what his addition could mean for the Cardinals’ 40-man roster strategy. JD also relives the top highlights of the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals season, featuring Alec Burleson’s three-homer game at Yankee Stadium, Joshua Baez’s historic debut with three home runs at Wrigley Field, and Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby triumph in Philadelphia. Other key topics include fan-favorite stories like the origin of the “Tarps Off” movement and JJ Wetherholt’s electric opening weekend. Which Cardinals moment defined this season, and what’s next for these rising stars? 0:00 Show Open 13:44 Cardinals 2026 Top Moments 21:22 Everyday Icon & Team Impact 24:22 Top Moments Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-st-louis-cardinals/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Dose Daily Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware . Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon Stance Check out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com . Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball. KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick’Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FA