The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for a National League Central showdown with the Cincinnati Reds. Before their upcoming three-game series, St. Louis made multiple roster moves, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.
“Can confirm @dgoold ’s report: #STLCards are calling up Jimmy Crooks and Cesár Prieto from Memphis. One of the corresponding moves: Alec Burleson (wrist) will be placed on the 10 day IL,” Woo wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Woo later shared another post on the situation.
“Per sources: Corresponding moves for Crooks, Prieto are Burleson (IL) and Yohel Pozo (concussion).”
Crooks, the Cardinals' No. 6 overall prospect according to MLB.com, is set to join the big league squad. The 24-year-old catcher has a bright future in the league. Prieto, meanwhile, is