We missed a week while I was on the injured list (back spasms sustained while diving back to first base). There’s much for us to cover. Let’s start with some high-profile Padres. While the draft is tempting, let’s look in on those guys as they sign. Five Big Hype Prospects Ethan Salas, 17, C, SDP (A) 139 PA, 6 HR, 5 SB, .259/.381/.500 When we adjourned two weeks ago, Salas was … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Salas, Merrill, Yorke, Hence, Mayo
Oscar Mercado Elects Free Agency
The Cardinals announced Wednesday that outfielder Oscar Mercado, who was designated for assignment last week, has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency rather than accept a minor league assignment. He’s now free to sign with any club. Mercado, 28, appeared in 20 games with the Cards this year and tallied 32 plate appearances, batting .290/.313/.387 in that brief … [Read more...] about Oscar Mercado Elects Free Agency
Jordan Montgomery Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Injury
Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery was forced to leave yesterday’s game after 4 1/3 innings due to a right hamstring injury. The problem arose on the 65th of Montgomery’s 66 pitches, as “I just kind of slipped on the mound and I guess my body tried to catch myself,” the southpaw told reporters, including Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. After making one more … [Read more...] about Jordan Montgomery Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Injury
Cardinals Promote José Fermín, Place Tommy Edman On IL
1:00pm: Fermín has been officially recalled with Edman placed on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move due to right wrist inflammation. It’s unclear how long Edman is expected to be out but next week’s All-Star break could mean he only misses a handful of games. 9:13am: Infielder José Fermín is expected to join the Cardinals in Chicago ahead of their series against the White … [Read more...] about Cardinals Promote José Fermín, Place Tommy Edman On IL
Cardinals Select Kyle Leahy
The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Kyle Leahy, with left-hander Matthew Liberatore optioned in a corresponding move. The club already had a vacancy on their 40-man roster after outfielder Óscar Mercado was designated for assignment earlier in the week. Leahy, 26, cracks a big league roster for the first time and will be making his major … [Read more...] about Cardinals Select Kyle Leahy