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Cardinals Promote Crooks, Velázquez From Triple-A Memphis
Jimmy Crooks will join Iván Herrera and Pedro Pagés as St. Louis adds a third catcher and gives him more playing time, manager Oliver Marmol said.
- On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals promoted catching prospect Jimmy Crooks and outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium.
- Facing a four-game losing streak and a drop to third place in the National League Central, the organization demoted catcher Yohel Pozo and infielder Cesar Prieto to seek offensive improvement.
- Crooks slashed.262 with 13 home runs and 29 RBIs in 39 games at Triple-A Memphis, while Velázquez played 40 games at the Triple-A level, hitting.232.
- St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol plans to provide Crooks with significant playing time, sharing duties with Pedro Pages and Ivan Herrera, who may see opportunities as designated hitter.
- With the roster reconfigured, the organization aims to improve offensive production as the club currently trails first place by 4 1/2 games, while Triple-A depth remains available if further adjustments prove necessary.
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Cardinals promote Crooks, Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis
The St. Louis Cardinals promoted catching prospect Jimmy Crooks and outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.
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Cardinals Select Nelson Velázquez, Recall Jimmy Crooks
The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Nelson Velázquez and recalled catcher Jimmy Crooks. The 40-man roster has had a vacancy since left-hander Jared Shuster was designated for assignment a couple of weeks ago, so Velázquez fills that spot. In terms of the active roster, infielder César Prieto and catcher Yohel Pozo have been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Velázquez, 27, signed a minor league deal with the Car…
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