Cardinals Promote Infielder Thomas Saggese

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted infielder Thomas Saggese, their No. 4 prospect, from Triple-A Memphis as they look to evaluate young talent amid a disappointing 2024 season. Acquired from the Texas Rangers in the trade that sent Jordan Montgomery away, Saggese has shown promise, hitting .253 with 20 home runs and 67 RBIs in 125 games this year. His versatility in the infield, having played shortstop, second base, and third base, will be essential as the team deals with injuries, particularly to Brendan Donovan. Although St. Louis is currently 6.5 games back in the Wild Card race with a 72-71 record, this move allows the organization to assess Saggese's potential for the future. As they focus on rebuilding for 2025, Saggese could become a key player, possibly impacting the team's decisions regarding other infielders like Nolan Gorman. The call-up is seen as an opportunity for Saggese to make his Major League debut and contribute to a struggling lineup.