Ryne StanekSTL · RP

2026 review

Ryne Stanek was a high-strikeout reliever who let too many men on: he posted a 4.02 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 62.2 IP across 70 games for STL, with a 24.3 K% and a 12.0 BB% over 267 BF, plus 2 SV, 26 HLD and 4 BS. He signed as a free agent Jan 13, went on the paternity list Jun 30 and was activated Jul 3. Undrafted at NFBC ADP rank 1080 in most drafts, he finished 735th of 1472 in the TDK LABS 5x5 value rank, and 337th of 575 relievers. He posted a 1.69 ERA in 10.2 IP in Jul against a 4.91 ERA in 11.0 IP in Aug. The TDK LABS card tracked a shifting bullpen role across the year: a strikeout flash inside a larger implosion in early May, insurance arm behind the closer by mid May, a matchup-first arm by late Jun, and by late Sep part of a crowded committee for the ninth inning with limited near-term availability.