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
Cardinals Activate Riley O’Brien From 60-Day IL, DFA Nick Robertson
The Cardinals have activated right-handed pitcher Riley O’Brien from the 60-day injured list, the team announced. He has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. In a corresponding transaction, fellow right-hander Nick Robertson has been designated for assignment. O’Brien, 29, has been on the injured list almost all season with a right forearm flexor strain. The Cardinals clearly … [Read more...] about Cardinals Activate Riley O’Brien From 60-Day IL, DFA Nick Robertson
Angels, Nationals Interested In Dylan Carlson
The Cardinals are exploring trades of outfielder Dylan Carlson and right-hander Giovanny Gallegos, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The club is set to add Erick Fedde and Tommy Pham in a trade that will subtract Tommy Edman, leaving them needing to open some active roster spots. Gallegos was already removed from the roster as he was designated for … [Read more...] about Angels, Nationals Interested In Dylan Carlson
11 Long Shot Trade Candidates
We're less than 24 hours from the deadline. There has been a flurry of activity dating back to Thursday night, taking a few of the top names (e.g Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Carlos Estévez, Isaac Paredes) off the board. We've devoted ample attention to the likes of Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty and Yusei Kikuchi. Every deadline features some late surprises. Talks don't … [Read more...] about 11 Long Shot Trade Candidates
Minor MLB Transactions: 8/6/24
The frenzy of moves before the trade deadline always has ripple effects of players being nudged out of their roster spots. 15 players were designated for assignment on deadline day and several in the days leading up to it as well. That has led to many recent waiver claims, with the Marlins claiming seven different players in the past two weeks. But they can’t claim them all, so … [Read more...] about Minor MLB Transactions: 8/6/24