BREAKING: The St. Louis Cardinals just placed outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yohel Pozo on the injured list, prompting immediate roster changes ahead of their game in Cincinnati. Burleson will miss at least 10 days due to right wrist inflammation, while Pozo is sidelined on the seven-day concussion list following an injury sustained during Thursday’s victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Burleson received a cortisone injection to alleviate the inflammation, with the team set to reassess his condition after a 48-hour period. Meanwhile, Pozo displayed concussion symptoms after being struck by a foul tip, although he completed the game.
In response to these injuries, the Cardinals have called up two top prospects from Triple-A Memphis: catcher Jimmy Crooks and infielder César Prieto. Crooks, ranked No. 6 in the Cardinals’ system by MLB Pipeline, boasts an impressive .274 batting average with a strong .778 OPS, contributing 21 doubles, 14 home runs, and 79 RBIs this season.
Prieto, a talented Cuban player who defected in 2021, is hitting .295 with nine home runs and 62 RBIs at Memphis. Both players are now with the team in Cincinnati as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
These developments come at a critical time for the Cardinals, impacting their season strategy significantly. Fans are eager to see how the new additions will perform and fill the gaps left by Burleson and Pozo.
Stay tuned as we monitor this evolving situation, and check back for updates on the players’ recovery and potential return to the field.
