MLB Trade Rumors

The Cardinals announced that they have recalled right-hander Riley O’Brien from Triple-A Memphis. Fellow righty Shawn Armstrong has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. John Denton of MLB.com relayed the news on X prior to the official announcement. Armstrong, 33, was just acquired prior to the trade deadline, with the Cards sending former top prospect … [Read more...] about Cardinals Designate Shawn Armstrong For Assignment

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has suffered a finger fracture and is headed for the injured list, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Per Goold, catcher Ivan Herrera is expected to replace Contreras on the active roster tomorrow. Contreras suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch during the club’s loss to the Twins this evening, and a specific … [Read more...] about Willson Contreras To Be Placed On Injured List Due To Finger Fracture

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

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

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