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🌟 Latest News From St. Louis Cardinals' Top Prospects 🌟
Cruising through April with some eye-catching performances, it's time to check in on our Cardinals' top prospects! As we're heading deeper into spring, let's take a peek at how the talented bunch has fared in the organization's minor leagues over the past week.
🥇 JJ Wetherholt - 1 G, 0-4, 1 BB
Wetherholt's only game for Double-A Springfield last week wasn't his finest; recovering from a bad stomach bug sidelined him for overs a week. Plate struggles are inevitable, but we expect him to bounce back soon.
⏰ Quinn Mathews, Tink Hence - 7-day IL
Both Mathews and Hence are nursing shoulder and ribcage injuries, respectively. They've been out of action for a while and are currently receiving treatment. We'll keep our fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
💣 Jimmy Crooks - 5 G, 4-20, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 BB, 7 K
Another power display from Crooks! His thunderous homer for Triple-A Memphis was clocked at a whopping 103.4 MPH. It's always great to see him unleash his strength, but letting the free passes flow would be even better.
🚀 Leonardo Bernal - 4 G, 0-16, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K
A tough week for Bernal, who went hitless across four games for Double-A Springfield. We're sure he'll shake off this slump and be back to his usual self soon.
👀 Rainiel Rodriguez, Yairo Padilla - Yet to Debut in 2025
Things are heating up in the Gulf Coast League, where Rodriguez and Padilla will make their season debuts once the action kicks off in early May.
🏃 Chase Davis - 5 G, 6-22, 1 2B, 1 SB, 1 BB, 8 K
Davis had a relatively quiet week for Double-A Springfield, managing just one extra-base hit. Nevertheless, he's off to a decent start in his second year with the team.
🔥 Michael McGreevy - 2 G, 9.2 IP, 4 ER, 3 BB, 9 K
McGreevy notched a win for Triple-A Memphis with his one-run performance but struggled with walks in his Sunday outing. We look forward to seeing him get back to his dominant form.
🔮 Insight: As we delve deeper into the season, the Cardinals' top-ranked prospects' standout performances are grabbing headlines [3]. One name to watch is Josh Kross (C, Class A Palm Beach), flaunting a 1.050 OPS with 6 HR in 17 April games [5]. Keep an eye on this breakout player!
🔨 Gordon Graceffo, Cesar Prieto, Nathan Church - 1 - 3 G, varying stats
After a slow start, Prieto is putting together a solid offensive season for Triple-A Memphis and is aiming for a call-up to the big leagues [2]. Let's see if he'll make it happen this month!
🔄 Rotating RosterSome prospects have been rotating in and out of the big league club this past week, including Thomas Saggese and Sem Robberse. Keep an eye on their progress as they work to make their mark in the majors.
💔 Cooper Hjerpe, Tekoah Roby, Max Rajcic, Ian Bedell - Full Season IL, varies games, varying stats
These talented pitchers are currently out with injuries, but we're rooting for their swift recovery and comeback. We've missed seeing them dominate on the mound, so let's hope they make it back soon!
💪 Ongoing ImprovementWhether it's learning to extend at-bats or refining their pitching mechanics, our prospects are constantly working to elevate their game. As we continue to progress through the season, we'll keep you updated on their journey to the Show.
Sources:
- [1] St. Louis Cardinals Top 30 Prospects (The Athletic)
- [2] Cardinals Roundup: Two pitchers return from injury (STL Today)
- [3] Brandt Thompson leads the Cardinals' April Callups (FanGraphs)
- [4] Cardinals' Roster (Baseball America)
- [5] Prospect Watch: Top Performances in April (Fangraphs)
- Quinn Mathews and Tink Hence are currently sidelined due to injuries, with Mathews nursing a shoulder injury and Hence a ribcage injury, both requiring treatment and keeping them out of action.
- In the meantime, Matthews and Hence's spots on the 7-day IL could open opportunities for other prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization.
- When Mathews and Hence return, they will have the chance to showcase their skills in the minor leagues, potentially earning a call-up to the MLB level.
- If Matthews and Hence can return to their previous form, they could make a significant impact on the Cardinals' baseball roster, particularly in the pitching rotation.
