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Cardinals Catcher Shuffle: Prospect Bernal Arrives
1 Sep
Summary
- Jimmy Crooks was optioned to Triple-A Memphis after 52 MLB games.
- Top prospect Leo Bernal is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday.
- The Cardinals have an abundance of elite catching prospects.
The St. Louis Cardinals are shuffling their catching depth, optioning Jimmy Crooks to Triple-A Memphis. Crooks struggled in his 52 major league games, hitting .179 with a .591 OPS. His performance did not match his strong showing in Triple-A, where he posted a .980 OPS.
This move comes as top prospect Leo Bernal is expected to join the major league club on Tuesday, making his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bernal will join Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés, further showcasing the Cardinals' abundance of elite catching talent. Other prospects, including Rainiel Rodríguez, are also in the system.
The Cardinals face a potential logjam with so many talented catchers. While Crooks heads to Triple-A, his future with the team might involve a trade, though his current offensive struggles may impact his value. The organization's development strategy for its promising young catchers will be closely watched.
