Impact Knizner had been filling in as the backup catcher with Matt Wieters out with a bruised toe, going 4-for-16 at the plate. He'll head back to the team's alternate training site now that Wieters is ready to return.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
ANDREW KNIZNER
1 HR •
9 RBI •
.167 AVG
1 HR
9 RBI
.167 AVG
Dropped from active roster Knizner was optioned off the Cardinals' active roster Friday.
Thrives as in-game replacement Knizner entered Tuesday's win over the Reds on Tuesday as a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning and went 2-for-2 with a two-run infield single and a run.
Impact The rarely-used catcher made the most of his playing time opportunity, extending the Cardinals' lead to 13-0 in the sixth inning with his single. Knizner has not logged any starts since Matt Wieters' went on the injured list Aug. 20 with a toe issue, and he has just 17 plate appearances on the season overall.
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Expanded opportunity on tap Knizner will be Matt Wieters' primary backup at catcher while Yadier Molina (illness) remains out of action.
Impact Knizner did not see any action over the first five games of the season and has primarily been serving as a bullpen catcher. He'll now ascend to the job of primary backup for the time being, which should afford him some opportunities behind the dish in coming games.
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