Cardinals Not Considering Promotion for Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt Despite Strong Performance
Wetherholt, a First Round Draft Pick, Continues to Impress in Minor Leagues
Memphis, TN – It’s been just over a year since JJ Wetherholt was selected in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. And while the young prospect has been making waves in the minor leagues, the Cardinals are currently not considering a promotion for him.
According to a team source, the Cardinals are taking a closer look at their roster as they struggle to make a playoff push. And while Wetherholt’s performance has been impressive, the team is not yet ready to call him up to the big leagues.
The Athletic’s Katie Woo recently weighed in on the situation, sharing that the Cardinals are not entertaining the idea of promoting Wetherholt during this crucial stretch of the season. Despite hitting .310 with nine home runs, 17 RBIs, and a whopping 1.073 OPS since being promoted to Memphis on July 7, the team is choosing to stick with their current roster.
Wetherholt, who has been making a name for himself in the minor leagues, continues to prove himself as a top prospect for the Cardinals. But for now, fans will have to wait and see if he will get the call-up to the majors in the near future.
Cardinals Not Considering Promotion for Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt Despite Strong Performance
Wetherholt, a First Round Draft Pick, Continues to Impress in Minor Leagues
Memphis, TN – It’s been just over a year since JJ Wetherholt was selected in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. And while the young prospect has been making waves in the minor leagues, the Cardinals are currently not considering a promotion for him.
According to a team source, the Cardinals are taking a closer look at their roster as they struggle to make a playoff push. And while Wetherholt’s performance has been impressive, the team is not yet ready to call him up to the big leagues.
The Athletic’s Katie Woo recently weighed in on the situation, sharing that the Cardinals are not entertaining the idea of promoting Wetherholt during this crucial stretch of the season. Despite hitting .310 with nine home runs, 17 RBIs, and a whopping 1.073 OPS since being promoted to Memphis on July 7, the team is choosing to stick with their current roster.
Wetherholt, who has been making a name for himself in the minor leagues, continues to prove himself as a top prospect for the Cardinals. But for now, fans will have to wait and see if he will get the call-up to the majors in the near future.
