OCTOBER 2, 2022•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Rookie pitcher Luis Ortiz endures rough final start, as Cardinals cruise to 13-3 rout of PiratesLuis Ortiz had been terrific in his first three starts with the Pirates. The fourth one proved to be problematic.
Pujols, Dickerson help Cardinals rout Pirates 13-3
Albert Pujols hit a two-run single and Corey Dickerson had a grand slam in a six-run first inning to help the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13...OCTOBER 2, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Junior Fernández - Joins big-league clubFernandez was recalled by the Pirates on Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFernandez was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals in early September but has remained at the Triple-A level since then, allowing two runs on two hits while posting an 8:6 K:BB in eight innings for his new organization. In 50.2 career major-league innings, he owns a 5.51 ERA.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Wil Crowe - Out with elbow inflammationCrowe landed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe timing of the injury means that Crowe's season is over, though it's not yet clear if the injury will carry over into next season. He'll end the season with a 4.38 ERA and 1.39 WHIP (both career bests) in 76 innings of work. Junior Fernandez was recalled to take his place on the roster.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Dylan Carlson - On bench SaturdayCarlson isn't starting Saturday against Pittsburgh, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ImpactCarlson started the last six games and hit .217 with four doubles, four runs, an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts. Lars Nootbaar will shift to center field while Alec Burleson starts in right Saturday.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Juan Yepez - Not in Saturday's lineupYepez isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ImpactYepez started the last two games but went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Albert Pujols serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tommy Edman - Day off SaturdayEdman isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ImpactEdman went 0-for-3 during Friday's win over Pittsburgh, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Paul DeJong is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.
OCTOBER 1, 2022•ROTOWIRE
