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Edward Mujica | Relief Pitcher

Team: St Louis Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (29) / 5/10/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Edward Mujica threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Sunday in the Cardinals' win over the Brewers.
Mujica got some help from his outfield defense with both Jon Jay and Carlos Beltran contributing diving catches. Mujica now has a 1.42 ERA, 0.53 WHIP and 18/1 K/BB ratio in 19 innings this season, and he's 13-for-13 in save opportunities. He should keep on rolling. May 19 - 5:04 PM

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Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica tossed a scoreless ninth inning on Wednesday against the Mets to earn his 11th save.

Mujica retired all three batters he faced in short order, needing only 12 total pitches. "Chief" now has a 1.28 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 36/4 K/BB in 42 1/3 innings since joining the Cardinals last July and is 11-for-11 in save opportunities this season. He can be a top fantasy closer all year.
May 15 - 11:39 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica notched his eighth save of the season as the Cardinals outlasted the Brewers on Saturday.

Mujica retired all three batters he faced, pushing his ERA to 2.08 and his WHIP to 0.69. He could wind up being the top waiver wire grab of the 2013 fantasy season.
May 4 - 7:31 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica gave up a homer Wednesday, but it didn't stop him from picking up his sixth save against the Reds.

After entering with a three-run lead, Mujica surrendered a solo shot to Brandon Phillips. It was just the third homer he's allowed in 37 1/3 innings as a member of the Cardinals. In 2010, he gave up 14 in 69 2/3 innings for the Padres, even with Petco Park helping him along.
May 1 - 4:57 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica recorded an impressive save Tuesday, striking out Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips and Jay Bruce in order to preserve the Cardinals' one-run victory.

Mujica has benefited from not having to face the meat of the opposing teams' order in a few of his saves, but this one was no cheapie. The righty doesn't have a classic closer's repertoire, but his changeup is a nasty pitch right now and he's ridden it to five straight saves to go along with a 0.90 ERA and 0.60 WHIP.
Apr 30 - 10:48 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica picked up his third save in three days Wednesday against the Nationals.

Mujica retired all eight batters he faced in recording those saves. Of course, it helped that the eight batters he faced were Anthony Rendon x2, Danny Espinosa x2, Kurt Suzuki, Ian Desmond, Chad Tracy and Jonathan Solano. Mujica is now 4-for-4 in save opportunities this season.
Apr 24 - 4:36 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica tallied his third save of the season Saturday in the Cardinals' win over the Nationals.

Mujica entered a 2-0 game with Bryce Harper standing on second base. He got Ian Desmond to pop out to shallow right field and Chad Tracy to fly out to deep right. "Chief" has taken over the Cardinals' ninth-inning gig and is now building job security. He needs to be owned in all mixed fantasy leagues.
Apr 23 - 10:03 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica pitched a perfect ninth for a save in a 3-2 game against the Nationals on Monday.

Mujica had the easier assignment tonight after Trevor Rosenthal faced the top of the order in a scoreless eighth; Mujica got the six-through-eight hitters and retired them all for his second save. Until he starts giving up homers again, Mujica should be the guy for saves in St. Louis.
Apr 22 - 10:22 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica nailed down a four-out save in the Cardinals' win over the Phillies Thursday.

It wasn't an easy one. Mujica entered with two runners on in the eighth and struck Laynce Nix out with three pitches. He then allowed consecutive singles to start the ninth, leaving runners at the corners with no outs. "Chief" escaped, though, getting a ground out, a strikeout and another ground out to convert his first save since May of 2012. Mujica is the Cardinals' hottest reliever and is the guy to own for saves right now in St. Louis.
Apr 18 - 10:20 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Asked Thursday morning about the Cardinals' ninth-inning gig, general manager John Mozeliak noted that Edward Mujica is the "most senior guy" and "fearless."

Mitchell Boggs has been terrible at closer and Trevor Rosenthal hasn't been much better in a setup role, so the Cardinals could look to Mujica for their next save opportunity. Mujica, 28, boasts a 1.15 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 26/4 K/BB ratio in 31 1/3 innings since moving from the Marlins to the Cardinals late last summer. He needs to be scooped up in all standard fantasy leagues.
Related: Mitchell Boggs, Trevor Rosenthal
Source: InsideSTL.com
Apr 18 - 11:49 AM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny indicated Sunday that Edward Mujica might be tried at closer.

Mitchell Boggs has been awful in place of the injured Jason Motte (elbow) and Trevor Rosenthal hasn't been much better in a setup role. "Right now, Mujica’s making good pitches and getting the big outs when we need them," Matheny told reporters on Sunday evening. The right-hander is worth adding right now in most fantasy leagues.
Related: Mitchell Boggs, Trevor Rosenthal
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 15 - 9:10 AM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Cardinals avoided arbitration with RHP Edward Mujica by agreeing to a one-year contract.

Financials aren't available at this time. Mujica, who was arbitration-eligible for the final time, posted a 3.03 ERA over 70 appearances in 2012 and will help set up for the Cards again in 2013.
Jan 18 - 2:36 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica is not available Saturday against the Cubs.

Mujica appeared in three straight games, so the Cardinals are smartly monitoring his usage. Shelby Miller also isn't expected to pitch after appearing on back-to-back days.
Related: Shelby Miller
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 12:55:00 PM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Edward Mujica hasn't allowed a run in 10 1/3 innings over 10 appearances since being acquired by the Cardinals.

In the midst of a mediocre year for the Marlins before his arrival in St. Louis, Mujica has allowed just seven baserunners (0.68 WHIP) while notching seven strikeouts. His only walk was intentional. The 28-year-old righty will be a free agent at season's end.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 11:04:00 AM
Edward Mujica - R - Cardinals

Cardinals acquired RHP Edward Mujica from the Marlins for 3B Zack Cox.

Mujica has registered a cool 1.15 WHIP and 26/9 K/BB ratio across 39 innings this season and finished with a 2.96 ERA in 76 frames last year. He should do well in a setup role for St. Louis. Cox was the Cardinals' top pick in the 2010 draft.
Tue, Jul 31, 2012 03:14:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yadier Molina
2Tony Cruz
1B1Allen Craig
2Matt Adams
2B1Matt Carpenter
2Daniel Descalso
SS1Pete Kozma
2Rafael Furcal
3B1David Freese
2Ty Wigginton
LF1Matt Holliday
CF1Jon Jay
2Shane Robinson
RF1Carlos Beltran
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Adam Wainwright
2Jaime Garcia
3Jake Westbrook
4Lance Lynn
5Shelby Miller
6Chris Carpenter
7John Gast
8Tyler Lyons
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Edward Mujica
2Trevor Rosenthal
3Randy Choate
4Carlos Martinez
5Joe Kelly
6Fernando Salas
7Seth Maness
8Mitchell Boggs
9Jason Motte