Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment

The Cardinals made the move on Monday.

Aug 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second base Garrett Hampson (13) who pinch ran for first base Willson Contreras (40) advances to third base on a single by right fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) in the top of the ninth inning during an MLB game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Garrett Hampson was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.

Hampson played in 35 games for the Cardinals, slashing .103/.133/.138.

Earlier in the season, Hampson played in nine games for the Reds, slashing .167/.211/.222.

Hampson has played for six teams across eight seasons in his Major League career. His best season came in 2023 when he slashed .276/.349/.380 with 16 extra-base hits and five stolen bases in 98 games with the Miami Marlins.

The Reds are 72-71 and four games back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot. They start a three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Nick Lodolo will start on the mound for the Padres.

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