Who is Brycen Mautz? Cardinals rookie getting surprise Sunday start vs. Reds
Brycen Mautz, a 24-year-old left-handed pitcher, is making his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Cincinnati Reds. He was called up following a doubleheader and has quickly gained attention as one of the team's promising pitching prospects. Mautz was named the Cardinals' Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2025 and has continued to perform well at Triple-A Memphis this season.
- ▪Brycen Mautz is set to make his MLB debut on Sunday for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- ▪He was selected in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft and has rapidly progressed through the minor leagues.
- ▪Mautz was named Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2025 after posting a 2.98 ERA in Double-A.
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