URGENT UPDATE: The St. Louis Cardinals have officially placed outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yohel Pozo on the injured list, shaking up their roster just ahead of their upcoming series in Cincinnati. This significant development comes as the team looks to fill crucial gaps with top prospects from Triple-A Memphis.
Burleson, who suffered from right wrist inflammation, has been placed on the 10-day injured list following a recent injection aimed at alleviating his symptoms. The Cardinals plan to reassess his condition after a 48-hour recovery period. Meanwhile, Pozo has been placed on the seven-day concussion list after taking a foul tip to the mask during Thursday’s 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although he completed the game, he later exhibited concussion symptoms, prompting this precautionary move.
In response to these injuries, the Cardinals have called up catcher Jimmy Crooks and infielder César Prieto from Triple-A Memphis. Crooks, ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the Cardinals’ system, is enjoying an impressive season, batting .274 with a .778 OPS, 21 doubles, 14 home runs, and 79 RBIs. Meanwhile, Prieto, a talented Cuban player who defected in 2021, is hitting .295 with nine home runs and 62 RBIs this season.
Both prospects are now en route to Cincinnati to join the team, bringing fresh energy and potential to an evolving lineup. As the Cardinals prepare for their next games, fans are eager to see how these changes will impact their performance in the coming days.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops and the Cardinals navigate these roster changes.