SEPTEMBER 18, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM
From a no-hitter to his worst stretch of the season: How Michael Lorenzen plans to rebound for the PhilliesST. LOUIS — When Michael Lorenzen was a young pitcher with the Cincinnati Reds, he would tinker. He wasn’t satisfied with his results. He po...
Richie Palacios - Captures strong-side platoon rolePalacios will start in left field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Brewers.
ImpactPalacios will stick in the lineup for the Cardinals' fourth consecutive matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher. Since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis on Aug. 17, Palacios has slashed .275/.302/.549 with four home runs and a stolen base across 54 plate appearances. He should continue to occupy a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield after the Cardinals recently placed Tyler O'Neill (foot) on the 10-day injured list.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jake Woodford - Summoned from Triple-AThe Cardinals recalled Woodford from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
ImpactHe'll be joining the St. Louis bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Giovanny Gallegos, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis. Woodford will make his return to St. Louis' active roster for the first time since late June, as he was on the shelf for just over two months before being activated and optioned to Triple-A on Sept. 1. Since beginning his rehab assignment Aug. 10, Woodford has been getting stretched out during his time in the minors, making seven appearances over the past five weeks while pitching to a 2.18 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Giovanny Gallegos - Shut down with shoulder injuryThe Cardinals placed Gallegos on the 15-day injured list Monday with right shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis.
ImpactSt. Louis recalled right-hander Jake Woodford from Triple-A Memphis to serve as a replacement on the 28-man active roster for Gallegos, whose season comes to an end as a result of the injury. Unless follow-up tests on Gallegos' shoulder that reveal structural damage, he should be in store for a relatively normal offseason and head into spring training at full health. Gallegos concludes the 2023 campaign with two wins, 10 saves, 20 holds and a 4.42 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 59:12 K:BB across 55 innings out of the St. Louis bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Waino earning 200th win can make Cards' season memorableThis story was excerpted from John Denton’s Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023•MLB.COM
MLB Playoff Watch: Which contenders boast the best October rotations?
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John King - Snags win SundayKing (1-0) allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning to earn the win Sunday over the Phillies.
ImpactKing also took a blown save after allowing the Phillies to tie the game in the eighth inning, but the Cardinals quickly retook the lead in their half of the frame. Over 16 appearances with St. Louis, King has posted a 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 8:4 K:BB and seven holds across 15 innings. He's at a 4.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB through 33.2 innings overall when accounting for his time with the Rangers. While he's seen some high-leverage work with the Cardinals, he's unlikely to be in the mix to close games with both Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos healthy.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
