The St. Louis Cardinals are going to look a bit different on the mound on Thursday afternoon when they face off against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. St. Louis fans are going to get their first look at starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins, who has been working his way back up to the majors after his 2025 season was ended early with the Boston Red Sox after he tore his ACL. It has been known that the Cardinals would be adding Dobbins for the contest. On Thursday morning, the Cardinals made the move official and activated Dobbins from the 15-Day Injured List and added him to the big league roster. In the process, the Cardinals demoted right-handed reliever Ryan Fernandez. The Cardinals Demoted The Hurler On Thursday Feb 17, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Fernandez (64). Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images "RHP Hunter Dobbins has returned from his rehab assignment and been activated from the 15-day IL," the Cardinals announced.…