The Cardinals have announced that infielder Nolan Gorman has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Fellow infielder José Fermín has been recalled from Memphis as the corresponding move. For Gorman, it’s his first optional assignment in almost two years, as his last one came in September of 2022. Last year, he seemed to cement himself as a key piece of the club’s future, getting … [Read more...] about Cardinals Option Nolan Gorman
Cardinals Release Brandon Crawford, Option Jordan Walker
The Cardinals announced today that infielder Matt Carpenter has been reinstated from the injured list while fellow infielder Luken Baker has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. In corresponding moves, the club optioned outfielder Jordan Walker and granted infielder Brandon Crawford his unconditional release. Crawford, 37, signed with the Cardinals in the offseason, a one-year … [Read more...] about Cardinals Release Brandon Crawford, Option Jordan Walker
Cardinals Notes: Matz, Lynn, Siani
Veteran lefty Steven Matz has missed most of the 2024 season due to back issues, including a setback in his rehab back in June as he was building up his pitch toward a return to the big leagues. Fortunately for the Cardinals, however, it appears the southpaw is once again nearing a return. As noted by MLB.com’s John Denton, manager Oli Marmol told reporters yesterday afternoon … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Matz, Lynn, Siani
Angels Claim Nick Robertson, Brock Burke
The Angels announced that they have claimed right-hander Nick Robertson off waivers from the Cardinals and left-hander Brock Burke off waivers from the Rangers. Both pitchers had been designated for assignment in recent days. The Halos had two vacancies on their 40-man roster and don’t need to make a corresponding move. Each pitcher has shown some promise in past seasons but … [Read more...] about Angels Claim Nick Robertson, Brock Burke
Cardinals Recall Jordan Walker
Jordan Walker is back in the big leagues. The Cardinals on Monday announced that they’ve recalled the former top prospect from Triple-A Memphis and placed Matt Carpenter on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain. Carpenter’s IL placement is retroactive to Aug. 9. Walker made his big league debut as a 20-year-old in 2023 and did so to considerable fanfare. The 2020 … [Read more...] about Cardinals Recall Jordan Walker