Latest / MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Cardinals’ Minor Leaguers on the Rise | MLB News
The St. Louis Cardinals are one win away from playoff elimination, but their minor league depth could still deliver a late-season spark. Outfielder Colton Ledbetter, a trade acquisition from Tampa Bay, is primed for a call-up with his 13 homers and 25 steals in Triple-A. Pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, also from the Donovan deal, has been lights-out lately, slashing his ERA and striking out batters at a high clip. And relief pitcher Matt Svanson, who dazzled as a rookie with a 1.94 ERA, might be due for a second chance as the bullpen thins. With just nine games left, these prospects could make a…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.