12:41pm: Pozo is indeed being placed on the 7-day concussion list, per Woo. 12:13pm: The Cardinals are promoting catcher Jimmy Crooks and infielder César Prieto, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Prieto news was reported yesterday. The Cardinals have two 40-man openings and won’t need to make corresponding moves to select either player’s contract from … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Promote Jimmy Crooks
Willson Contreras Issued Six-Game Suspension
Major League Baseball has announced that Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine in relation to his behavior during last night’s game. Contreras is appealing the suspension, so he can continue playing with the club until that process has been completed. Contreras got into an argument with the home plate umpire Derek … [Read more...] about Willson Contreras Issued Six-Game Suspension
Cardinals Place Brendan Donovan On Injured List
The Cardinals placed Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list before tonight’s game against the Marlins. He’s dealing with a left groin strain. The placement is retroactive to August 15, so he’ll be eligible to return in a week. José Fermín is up from Triple-A Memphis to provide infield insurance in the interim. Donovan has dealt with a seemingly minor groin issue over the … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Brendan Donovan On Injured List
Cardinals Place Victor Scott II On IL, Select Nathan Church
The Cardinals have selected the contract of outfielder Nathan Church, as noted by Katie Woo of The Athletic. St. Louis had multiple spots available on its 40-man roster, so there was no need to create space for Church’s addition. He’ll be taking the active roster spot of center fielder Victor Scott II, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Victor Scott II On IL, Select Nathan Church
Cardinals Notes: Romero, King
Cardinals left-hander JoJo Romero was a logical trade candidate this summer but wasn’t moved. In a chat with readers this week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that “at least one team” was in touch with the Cardinals, looking for a lefty reliever. However, Goold relays that the Cards let that team know they would be willing to listen to offers on John King, … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Romero, King