The St. Louis Cardinals Make Roster Moves: Top Prospects Called Up, Burleson and Pozo Placed on Injured List
In a surprising turn of events, the St. Louis Cardinals have made some major changes to their roster. On Friday, the team announced that outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yahel Pozo have been placed on the injured list. In their place, the Cardinals have called up two top prospects from Triple-A Memphis.
Burleson, who has been dealing with right wrist inflammation, was placed on the 10-day injured list. The team has revealed that he received an injection in his wrist to help with the inflammation. After giving it 48 hours to settle, the Cardinals will reassess the injury and determine the next steps for Burleson’s recovery.
This news comes as a blow to the Cardinals, as Burleson has been a key player for the team this season. In 31 games, he has recorded a .275 batting average with 3 home runs and 12 RBIs. His absence will surely be felt on the field.
In addition to Burleson, catcher Yahel Pozo has also been placed on the injured list. The specifics of his injury have not been disclosed, but the team has stated that he will be out for an undetermined amount of time. Pozo has been a reliable backup for the Cardinals, appearing in 14 games and recording a .250 batting average.
To fill the void left by Burleson and Pozo, the Cardinals have called up two of their top prospects from Triple-A Memphis. These young players have been making waves in the minor leagues and are now being given the opportunity to showcase their talents at the major league level.
The Cardinals have not yet announced who these prospects are, but fans are eagerly anticipating their debut. With the team currently sitting in second place in the NL Central, these roster changes could have a significant impact on their performance in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for updates on the injured players and the debut of the top prospects as the Cardinals continue their quest for a playoff spot.
St. Louis Cardinals Place Two Players on Injured List, Call Up Top Prospects from Triple-A
CINCINNATI (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals have made some roster changes ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
The Cardinals have placed outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yahel Pozo on the injured list. In their place, the team has called up two top prospects from Triple-A Memphis.
Burleson has been dealing with right wrist inflammation and has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He received an injection to help with the inflammation and the team will reassess his injury after 48 hours.
Pozo, on the other hand, has been put on the seven-day concussion list after taking a foul tip off his mask during Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although he finished the game, concussion symptoms appeared later on.
To fill the roster spots, the Cardinals have selected catcher Jimmy Crooks and infielder César Prieto from Triple-A. Both players are highly ranked prospects in the Cardinals’ system.
Crooks, who is ranked No. 6 in the system by MLB Pipeline, has been performing well at Triple-A with a .274 batting average, .778 OPS, 21 doubles, 14 home runs, and 79 RBIs.
Prieto, a Cuban player who defected in 2021, has been hitting .295 with nine home runs and 62 RBIs at Memphis.
Both Crooks and Prieto have joined the team in Cincinnati and are expected to make an impact on the field.
Stay tuned for updates on the Cardinals’ roster and their upcoming games.
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