BREAKING NEWS: The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yohel Pozo on the injured list as of today, intensifying concerns for the team’s lineup during their critical series in Cincinnati. This urgent move comes after Burleson was diagnosed with right wrist inflammation and Pozo suffered a concussion during Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Burleson has been placed on the 10-day injured list following a wrist injection aimed at reducing inflammation. The Cardinals will reassess his condition after a 48-hour recovery period. Meanwhile, Pozo has been designated for the 7-day concussion list after a foul tip struck him during the Cardinals’ 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh.
In response to these injuries, the Cardinals have called up two highly regarded prospects from Triple-A Memphis. Jimmy Crooks, ranked as the No. 6 prospect in the Cardinals’ system by MLB Pipeline, joins the team after an impressive season, hitting .274 with a .778 OPS, 21 doubles, 14 home runs, and 79 RBIs. Additionally, César Prieto, a Cuban talent who defected in 2021, is also being brought up, boasting a .295 batting average with nine home runs and 62 RBIs at Memphis.
Both Crooks and Prieto have arrived in Cincinnati and are expected to make an immediate impact as the Cardinals navigate these challenging roster changes. This series is crucial as the team aims to maintain its competitive edge in the league.
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely as the Cardinals adjust their lineup in this high-stakes moment. The implications of these injuries could significantly affect the team’s performance in the coming games. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
