Willson Contreras is expected to remain out for the remainder of the regular season with a finger fracture. An X-ray showed healing, but doctors recommended two weeks without impact.
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Cardinals prospect Quinn Mathews allowed four runs and walked five in 2 2/3 innings on Friday for Class AAA Memphis. The lefty struck out four batters before being removed from his start.
A 12-4 win on Thursday over Daytona powered by an 18-hit offensive output from Cardinals prospects advanced Class Low-A Palm Beach to the Florida State League Championship Series.
Cardinals rookie Thomas Saggese collected his first hit and RBI on Thursday while adding another defensive gem to his first impressions at the big league level.
Cardinals starter Sonny Gray had his bid at perfection end after five innings in a 6-1 win over the Reds at Busch Stadium.
During his last regular season start for Class AA Springfield, Cardinals prospect Tink Hence exited for what appeared to be an injury after throwing 29 pitches in 1 1/3 innings.
Back in his role as starting center fielder, Cardinals rookie Michael Siani looks to recapture the form he had at the plate before a monthlong pause for an oblique strain.
The first swing from Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt in a minor league playoff environment led to a two-run home run from the former seventh overall pick.Â
Following strong spring impressions and a second-half bounce back, infield prospect Thomas Saggese was called up to the major leagues to give the Cardinals an additional infielder.