Hicks, who's thrown 75 innings this season after making the jump from High-A to the majors, is being used judiciously in September in anticipation of a possible postseason run, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. "We're mindful of everyone's health, but clearly with Jordan, we're a little more mindful," manager Mike Shildt said. "I don't think Jordan has any restrictions. I don't see any limitations on him moving forward."

Hicks secured his 23rd hold in Sunday's win over the Tigers, but he's lost out in the competition for the closer's role to Carlos Martinez, Tyler Fenwick of MLB.com reports.

Hicks (3-4) allowed a game-winning two-run homer to Jeimer Candelario and one other hit over 1.1 innings in a loss to the Tigers on Friday. He struck out two.

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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks earned a save on Tuesday, recording an out against the only batter he faced. Hicks was warming up in the bullpen for a regular save chance, but the Cardinals offense extended the lead to 11-5 before Hicks came in. When a pair of Cardinals relievers struggled and turned the game back into a save situation, Hicks was called upon and induced a game-ending ground out. Bud Norris was unavailable due to a high recent pitch count, but given Norris' recent struggles, it is possible the ninth inning could belong to Hicks now.

Hicks gave up a hit and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings to pick up his third save of the season in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Royals.

Hicks earned a save Sunday, working around one run on two hits in the 6-4 win over the Reds.

Hicks earned his 11th hold by firing two scoreless innings in a win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, recording three strikeouts and hitting a batter. He's generated four scoreless frames overall in his first two appearances of July.

Hicks (3-1) earned the win Tuesday over the Phillies, striking out two and allowing one hit across 1.1 scoreless innings. He did not walk a batter.

Hicks, who fired two perfect innings in which he racked up four strikeouts during Tuesday's loss to the Padres, now sports a 19:3 K:BB over his last 10 appearances.

Hicks was credited with his first career save in Saturday's win over the Reds, allowing a hit but recording three strikeouts.

Hicks fired two perfect innings in a win over the Brewers on Tuesday, recording four strikeouts.

Hicks, who recorded two strikeouts over a scoreless eighth inning in an extra-inning loss to the Royals on Wednesday, intentionally focused on deploying his slider -- as opposed to his triple-digit sinker -- during the outing, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "That's my go-to strikeout pitch (and) it hasn't been there lately," Hicks said. "I'm not going to go out there and overthrow for 106 or something that's not going to happen. If I get a little extra and I feel like it, I'm going to go get it. If I don't, I won't."

Hicks fired a scoreless 1.1 innings in a win over the Phillies on Sunday, issuing two walks, uncorking a wild pitch, and recording a strikeout. Two of his sinkers to Odubel Herrera hit 105 mph, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

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St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Jordan Hicks had an awful outing on Thursday, allowing three runs on three hits without getting an out. It shot his ERA up to 2.29 on the season. Hicks threw 12 pitches, eight for strikes. That's all it took for the Phillies to jump all over him for three runs. Hicks has been outperforming his peripherals, so this was a simple regression to the mean type of outing. Now is the time to sell high on Hicks in redraft leagues.

Hicks (2-1) fired a scoreless seventh inning in Wednesday's win over the Twins, issuing one walk, but picking up the win in relief.

Hicks grabbed his third hold by retiring the only batter he faced in a win over the Padres on Thursday.

Hicks reclaimed the title of hardest thrower in baseball by hitting 102 mph Tuesday against the White Sox, MLB.com reports.

Hicks (1-1) allowed one earned run on a hit, a walk and a hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning in an extra-inning loss to the Pirates on Friday. He also recorded a strikeout.

Hicks (1-0) pitched 2.1 scoreless innings Saturday against the Reds to pick up the win. He allowed no hits, walked two and struck out none.

Hicks notched his second hold in a 5-3 win over the Cubs on Tuesday, firing a scoreless seventh inning.

Hicks notched his first hold Saturday in the Cardinals' 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks, allowing an unearned run on two walks over one inning.

Hicks has thrown the eight fastest pitches of the season so far, MLB.com reports.

Hicks fired 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's 8-4 win over the Brewers, allowing a walk and recording a strikeout.

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St. Louis Cardinals rookie relief pitcher Jordan Hicks made his major league debut on Opening Day and was impressive, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing one hit and striking out one. Hicks reached 102 mph with his fastball and showed a good slider as well. With Greg Holland signed, the small chance Hicks had of taking over the closer's role is now gone, but he remains an interesting, high-upside arm to keep an eye on in holds leagues.

Hicks will make the Cardinals' Opening Day roster, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

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St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jordan Hicks has made the Opening Day roster. After his impressive Grapefruit League play, the team decided to bring the 21-year-old along to St. Louis, where he'll reportedly be part of the late-inning mix. On a team without a designated closer, Hicks has the upside to work his way into significant innings. He's a must-own in any dynasty or keeper leagues, but more of a "wait and see" in standard leagues for now.

Hicks drew the spot start for Adam Wainwright (hamstring) and fired four scoreless innings in Sunday's 4-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Nationals, allowing one hit and recording two strikeouts.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak suggested earlier this month that Hicks could get a look in the big-league bullpen at some point in 2018, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.