The Cardinals announced Wednesday that they’ve recalled right-hander Matt Svanson from Triple-A Memphis. His first appearance will be the first of his big league career. Right-hander Roddery Muñoz was optioned to Memphis in his place. Svanson, 26, was the Blue Jays’ 13th-round pick in 2021. He joined the Cardinals by way of the 2023 Paul DeJong trade and entered the season … [Read more...] about Cardinals Recall Matt Svanson For MLB Debut
Cardinals Moving Steven Matz Back Into Rotation
Steven Matz makes his return to the Cardinals’ rotation tomorrow afternoon. The lefty is scheduled for his first start of the season against the Astros. Matz had opened the season in the bullpen because the Cards had off days in each of the first three weeks. They’re now going into their sixth game of a stretch of 13 consecutive game days, so they’ll move to a six-man … [Read more...] about Cardinals Moving Steven Matz Back Into Rotation
Cardinals Place Masyn Winn On 10-Day IL, Activate Nolan Gorman
The Cardinals announced that shortstop Masyn Winn was placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms. Winn will be replaced by fellow infielder Nolan Gorman, whose own 10-day IL stint (due to a hamstring strain) has now ended with Gorman’s activation to the big league roster. Winn lasted just an inning into yesterday’s game before his bad back required his removal from … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Masyn Winn On 10-Day IL, Activate Nolan Gorman
Cardinals Place Ivan Herrera On Injured List, Select Yohel Pozo
April 7: The Cardinals made these moves official today. To open the necessary 40-man spot, left-hander Zack Thompson was transferred to the 60-day IL. He was shut down in early March due to a tear in his left lat muscle. He is now ineligible to be reinstated until 60 days from Opening Day, which would be late May. April 6: The Cardinals are planning to place catcher Ivan … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Ivan Herrera On Injured List, Select Yohel Pozo
Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy
Former major leaguer Octavio Dotel has died in a tragic accident, per multiple sources out of the Dominican Republic, including Diario Libre. The roof of the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Full details of the tragedy are still emerging but Diario Libre says at least 27 people have died while rescue efforts continue. It was … [Read more...] about Octavio Dotel Dies In Roof Collapse Tragedy