PAUL DEJONG NEWS

Named Player of the Week DeJong was named the International League Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Impact DeJong returned from a hand injury last Tuesday and hit .364 with three home runs, 11 RBI and seven runs scored in six games. The shortstop is up to 14 homers and 17 RBI in 46 games with Triple-A Memphis. He's batting .236, but an .811 OPS shows he's been able to flex some power since he was sent down in May. A little more consistency with the bat could get the 28-year-old a look for a promotion later in the summer if the Cardinals need infield depth.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins Triple-A lineup DeJong (hand) will be available Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis' game against Nashville, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though he was never placed on Memphis' 7-day injured list, DeJong hasn't played since June 29 after he was struck on the hand by a pitch. Since his demotion to the minors back on May 10, DeJong is slashing .219/.268/.475 over 179 plate appearances for Memphis. He's been showcasing a good deal of power in the minors, but DeJong doesn't appear primed for a call-up anytime soon.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after HBP DeJong exited Wednesday's game with Triple-A Memphis after being hit by a pitch on the hand, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact DeJong has been at Memphis since being demoted May 10, and he has a .219/.264/.475 slash line with 11 home runs and 36 RBI in 39 games. He should be considered day-to-day since the specifics of the injury remain unclear.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cards 'very encouraged' by DeJong's time in Triple-A ST. LOUIS -- Paul DeJong was demoted from the Cardinals to Triple-A Memphis on May 10, and he was in a Minor League game two days later in N...

JUNE 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Tommy Edman becoming a star as Cardinals' leadoff man, shortstop

Jordan Shusterman details Tommy Edman's rise from really nice player to a key cog for the Cardinals on defense and offense.

MAY 27, 2022

Paul DeJong was lost with St. Louis Cardinals and came to Memphis to find himself ' Giannotto Paul DeJong, just three years after being an All-Star with the St. Louis Cardinals, is playing for the Memphis Redbirds, hoping to turn care...

MAY 27, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Mullins, Nevin power Orioles to 5-3 win over Cardinals

Cedric Mullins and Tyler Nevin each homered and Kyle Bradish struck out 11 over seven strong innings for his first career win, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over t...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals option Paul DeJong to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned shortstop Paul DeJong to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday and selected the contract of rookie infielder Kramer Robertson f...

MAY 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Demoted amid season-long slump The Cardinals optioned DeJong to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since slugging a career-high 30 home runs in 2019 and earning an All-Star nod, DeJong hasn't come close to replicating that performance in the two-plus seasons that have followed. He was off to an especially brutal start to the 2022 campaign, having slashed just .130/.209/.208 with a career-worst 29.1 percent strikeout rate. The Cardinals will send DeJong down to Memphis with the hope that he finds his swing and recaptures some confidence at the plate, but at least for now, his time as the big club's everyday shortstop is over. Tommy Edman is expected to slide over from second base to play shortstop in the short term, while Brendan Donovan will be first in line to get a look as St. Louis' primary option at the keystone.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal Wednesday DeJong went 0-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-0 win over the Royals.

Impact DeJong is now 0-for-8 over his last three games, but he was able to do provide some value Wednesday despite not recording a hit. He walked, stole second and scored in the seventh inning before adding a sacrifice fly in the eighth. The shortstop still owns a lackluster .127/.222/.222 slash line with one home runs, three stolen bases, five RBI and six runs scored through 72 plate appearances. Utility man Brendan Donovan could challenge DeJong for playing time while Edmundo Sosa (illness) is on the COVID-19 injured list.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup DeJong isn't starting Saturday against Arizona.

Impact DeJong started in the last four games and went 2-for-15 with a run and five strikeouts. Edmundo Sosa will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado's error helps Mets stun Cards 5-2 with 5 runs in 9th

Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hustled for an infield single that drove in two pivotal runs, and the New York Mets capitalized on an uncharacteristic error by Gold Glove third baseman...

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup DeJong isn't starting Monday's game against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact DeJong has gone 0-for-9 with a walk and six strikeouts in his last three appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Edmundo Sosa will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marmol: DeJong still Cards' starting SS despite 2 days off CINCINNATI -- Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol made it clear before Sunday’s game at Great American Ball Park that Paul DeJong is still his r...

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Not starting Sunday DeJong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact DeJong is 2-for-23 with 10 strikeouts in his past eight contests and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Edmundo Sosa will start at shortstop Sunday and could receive more opportunities if DeJong continues to struggle offensively. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, DeJong also won't start Monday against Max Scherzer and the Mets as he attempts to make some mechanical adjustments to his swing.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Friday DeJong isn't in the lineup Friday against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeJong started in the last five games and went 2-for-16 with a double, two RBI, two stolen bases, a run, two walks and five strikeouts. Edmundo Sosa will take his place at shortstop and bat eighth.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newly married Pablo López shuts out Cards over 7 innings

Pablo López pitched three-hit ball over seven dominant innings and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals another base DeJong went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI, a run and a stolen base during Tuesday's 5-1 win at Miami.

Impact DeJong delivered his second stolen base in as many games, which is an early-season surprise given he entered the year with only 16 steals over his five big-league campaigns. Regardless, the 28-year-old has a .185/.313/.370 slash line through nine contests and will need to improve upon those numbers to retain a starting spot over Edmundo Sosa.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols paces Cardinals, helps Wainwright in win over Marlins

Albert Pujols had two hits and scored twice as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 5-1

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag Sunday DeJong went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact DeJong's stolen base came after he got aboard on a fielder's choice in the fourth inning. It was the shortstop's first steal of the season. He's seen a starting role while hitting in the bottom third of the lineup, but he's only posted a .167/.286/.375 slash line with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and a run scored through eight games. He'll need to do more with the bat to hold off Edmundo Sosa for playing time, especially with Tommy Edman hitting well and blocking Sosa's path to starts at second base.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matz bounces back to help Cardinals edge Brewers 2-1

Steven Matz pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a five-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Friday's lineup DeJong isn't starting Friday's game against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact DeJong started in each of the first five games of the season, and he hit .176 with a homer and two RBI. However, he'll get a breather while Edmundo Sosa starts at shortstop and bats eighth Friday.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win DeJong went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 6-2 win Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact DeJong's two-out two-run home run in the fourth inning gave the Cardinals the lead for good. He walked and struck out twice in his other three plate appearances. After losing the starting shortstop job to Edmundo Sosa last season, the former All-Star was named the starter for 2022 after hitting .435/.536/.826 in 11 spring contests. The 28-year-old has hit sixth in the St. Louis lineup in both games to start the season.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado, Cardinals minus ill manager Marmol beat Pirates 6-2

Nolan Arenado hit three doubles and a single, Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins starting job DeJong will be the Cardinals' Opening Day shortstop, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact DeJong lost his starting role to Edmundo Sosa last year amidst a down season which saw him hit .197/.284/.390. He had to win his job back this spring, but he's managed to do so, slashing .435/.536/.826 in 11 spring games. Sosa is still around and is ready to take the job back should DeJong stumble again, but DeJong should get the majority of the playing time to start the year.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE