MLB Trade Rumors

The Cardinals placed right-hander Riley O’Brien on the 15-day injured list, as O’Brien is dealing with a flexor strain in his right forearm.  Left-hander John King was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding transaction. The ominous-sounding nature of the injury suggests that O’Brien could be in danger of a season-threatening surgery.  Even if the strain can be managed … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Riley O’Brien On 15-Day IL Due To Flexor Strain

The Cardinals have been hit hard by injuries in the early days of the 2024 season, but they have recently received some good news about several players. Major offseason acquisition Sonny Gray suffered a right hamstring strain in spring training, robbing him of the necessary game action he needed to be ready for the regular season. The right-hander threw 36 pitches over three … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cardinals, Quero, Cantillo

The Cardinals announced that infielder/outfielder Jared Young has been placed on outright waivers. That opens up a spot on their 40-man roster for outfielder Victor Scott II. Young, 28, was claimed off waivers out of the division-rival Cubs organization back in November. A 15th-round pick in 2017, he’s logged big league time in each of the past two seasons with Chicago, albeit … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Jared Young On Outright Waivers

Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder following a collision with right fielder Jordan Walker during yesterday’s Grapefruit League game, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak announced to reporters Tuesday (X link via Bob Nightengale of USA Today). He’ll open the season on the injured list. In his place, … [Read more...] about Dylan Carlson To Be Placed On Injured List; Cardinals To Select Victor Scott II

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol informed the club’s beat today, including Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that right-hander Sonny Gray will start the season on the 15-day injured list. Outfielder Lars Nootbaar will start the year on the 10-day IL. Left-hander Zack Thompson will get a rotation job to start the season with fellow lefty Matthew Liberatore will be in the … [Read more...] about Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar To Begin Season On Injured List