The Cardinals announced that pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo has been optioned to Triple-A, in order to clear a 26-man roster spot for righty Jacob Bosiokovic. In a corresponding move for the selection of Bosiokovic’s contract, lefty Kolton Ingram was designated for assignment. A 19th-round pick for the Rockies in the 2016 draft, Bosiokovic is now poised to make his debut as … [Read more...] about Cardinals Option Gordon Graceffo, Select Jacob Bosiokovic, Designate Kolton Ingram
Orlando Cepeda Passes Away
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has passed away at age 86, the Giants announced. Cepeda played nine of his 17 MLB campaigns in San Francisco and won the 1967 National League MVP award as a member of the Cardinals. A native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, Cepeda secured a minor league contract with the Giants in 1955. He hit 22 home runs as a 17-year-old in his first minor league season, … [Read more...] about Orlando Cepeda Passes Away
Cardinals To Promote Gordon Graceffo
The Cardinals are planning to promote pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo before tomorrow night’s matchup with the Reds, reports Katie Woo of the Athletic (X link). The 24-year-old will be available out of the bullpen behind scheduled starter Andre Pallante. Garceffo signed for an overslot $500K bonus as a fifth-round pick out of Villanova in 2021. The 6’4″ righty had a breakout … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Promote Gordon Graceffo
Injury Notes: Smith, Edman, Garcia, Aranda
The Mets placed reliever Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 24, before tonight’s win over the Yankees. The right-hander is dealing with an elbow sprain. It’s not yet clear how long he’ll be out or whether there’s a chance he’ll need to undergo surgery. It’s the second IL stint of the season for Smith, who missed around six weeks between late April and … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Smith, Edman, Garcia, Aranda
Cardinals Place Ivan Herrera On 10-Day Injured List, Select Nick Raposo
The Cardinals announced that catcher Ivan Herrera has been placed (retroactive to June 19) on the 10-day injured list due to lower back tightness. Backstop Nick Raposo will replace Herrera on the active roster after St. Louis selected Raposo’s minor league contract. To create a 40-man roster spot for Raposo, the Cardinals moved Keynan Middleton from the 15-day IL to the … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Ivan Herrera On 10-Day Injured List, Select Nick Raposo