Pujols blasts two more HRs, Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 16-7
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols blasted two more homers, pushing his career total to 692 and helping St. Louis beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-7AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PAUL DEJONG #15 - SHORTSTOP - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
24 HR •
56 RBI •
.227 AVG
24 HR
56 RBI
.227 AVG
Day off Thursday DeJong is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat.
Impact DeJong went hitless and struck out seven times over his last three games, so manager Oliver Marmol decided to hold him out for the first time this month. Tommy Edman will start at shortstop for the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Team of the Week: Joey Meneses breaks out after long-awaited call-up
After 11 years in the minor leagues, Joey Meneses leads Ben Verlander's latest MLB Team of the Week. See who else makes the list!AUGUST 16, 2022
Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6
Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 to secure their first series...AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts four hits in win DeJong went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-5 win over the Rockies.
Impact DeJong wasn't able to hit one out for a third straight game, but he was still a productive part of the offense. He's batting .333 since his callup July 30, with four homers, 13 RBI, eight runs scored and five doubles across 10 games in that span. He's solidified a near-everyday role at shortstop again, and the productivity should be enough to get him back on the fantasy radar.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeJong leads Cardinals against the Rockies following 4-hit game
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Colorado Rockies after Paul DeJong had four hits on Wednesday in a 9-5 win over the RockiesAUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pujols, Arenado homer as Cardinals beat Rockies 9-5
Albert Pujols and Nolan Arenado homered and combined for seven hits and left-hander Jose Quintana made his second strong start for St. Louis in the Cardinals’ 9-5 victory over the...AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two-run homer in blowout loss DeJong went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 16-5 loss to the Rockies.
Impact DeJong has accumulated four of his five homers this season in nine games since he was recalled from Triple-A Memphis. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, his fifth-inning blast was too late to make a real impact in a brutal blowout loss. The shortstop is still slashing a meager .162/.262/.362 while adding 19 RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases through 122 plate appearances, but his recent show of power is encouraging.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
McMahon, Grichuk tee off, Rockies end Cards' win streak at 7
Ryan McMahon hit a 495-foot homer for the longest drive by a Colorado player at Coors Field, Randal Grichuk went 5 for 5 and the Rockies routed St. Louis 16-5, ending the Cardinals...AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two extra-base hits Sunday DeJong went 2-for-3 with one double, one homer, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Yankees.
Impact After hitting just .182 in his first seven games back from Triple-A, DeJong showed up in big fashion Sunday. With a home run, a double, and seven combined runs and RBI, DeJong finally showed a glimpse of the 2019 self who mashed 30 home runs. The shortstop slugged .552 in Triple-A over 51 games this season, so it is possible he has regained his form and could provide decent power for the Cardinals down the stretch.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals sweep skidding Yankees to win 7th straight Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Cardinals outslug Yankees 12-9 to complete 3-game sweep
Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals outlast the New York Yankees 12-9, completing a three-game sweepAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeJong lifts Cardinals over Yanks 4-3 in Carpenter's return
Paul DeJong hit a two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Cardinals over the New York Yankees 4-3 in Matt Carpenter’s return to St. LouisAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs
Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cub...AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Regains hold of regular role DeJong will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact DeJong will pick up his fourth start in as many games and looks to have settled back in as the Cardinals' primary shortstop following his recent promotion from Triple-A Memphis. Since returning from an extended stay in the minors to get right at the plate, DeJong has gone 2-for-11 with two home runs and four RBI for St. Louis.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wainwright, reunited with Molina, hurls Cards past Cubs 6-0
Adam Wainwright pitched seven spotless innings with longtime catcher Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep again Sunday DeJong went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.
Impact DeJong has carried over his power from Triple-A Memphis, homering in both games since he was recalled to the Cardinals. He's also started twice at shortstop. The 29-year-old is up to three long balls, 11 RBI, eight runs scored, three stolen bases and a .143/.213/.286 slash line through 94 plate appearances, though it appears his time in the minors has at least partially helped him get back on track.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul DeJong homers again after promotion, Cards top Nats
Paul DeJong homered for the second straight day after ending a minor league demotion, Andre Pallante pitched into the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington N...JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in return to majors DeJong went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Nationals.
Impact Following the Cardinals' trade of Edmundo Sosa to the Phillies on Saturday, DeJong was called up and immediately inserted into the lineup. DeJong went yard in the fifth inning and added a sac fly in the eighth, though his three RBI weren't enough to push St. Louis to victory. The shortstop spent over two months in the minors, where he displayed solid power with 17 long balls and an .865 OPS despite batting .249 across 51 games with Triple-A Memphis. The righty-hitting 28-year-old started versus a right-handed pitcher (Paolo Espino), so there could be a chance for him to grab a starting role in the final two months of the season. Tommy Edman has been playing shortstop often lately, though he could move back to second base and push Nolan Gorman to the designated hitter spot if DeJong commands more playing time.
JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeJong shows off rediscovered power in return to lineup WASHINGTON -- Whether you want to call it a reset, a restart or a re-entry -- words used in recent days -- the return of shortstop Paul DeJo...
JULY 31, 2022 • MLB.COM
Bell hits 3-run HR to rally Nationals past Cardinals 7-6
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals send Edmundo Sosa to Phillies, call up Paul DeJong
The St. Louis Cardinals have traded shortstop Edmundo Sosa to the Philadelphia Phillies for left-hander JoJo Romero and will activate shortstop Paul DeJong off the taxi squadJULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled by Cardinals DeJong was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Impact DeJong has been in the minors since May 10, and he slashed .249/.313/.552 with 17 home runs, 54 RBI, 36 runs and a stolen base over 51 games in Memphis. The 28-year-old will rejoin the active roster after Edmundo Sosa was traded to the Phillies on Saturday.
JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'Start from scratch': DeJong joins Cards' taxi squad WASHINGTON -- Paul DeJong is back with the Cardinals, though not officially, yet. The veteran shortstop rejoined the team on its taxi squad...
JULY 30, 2022 • MLB.COM
Likely to rejoin Cardinals DeJong will be on the taxi squad and could rejoin the Cardinals' active roster for their weekend series against Washington, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact DeJong was demoted to Triple-A Memphis on May 10, with Tommy Edman taking over as the team's primary shortstop. DeJong has shown plenty of pop with Memphis, racking up 17 home runs while maintaining a .552 slugging percentage across 230 plate appearances. It's unclear what his role may be upon his return to St. Louis, but DeJong could vie for playing time at shortstop and as the designated hitter.
JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
