TAYLOR MOTTER NEWS

Elects free agency Motter elected free agency Thursday.

Impact Motter was up-and-down between the majors and minors with the Cardinals in 2023, producing just a .442 OPS in 29 contests with the big club. The utility player will be on the lookout for another minor-league contract.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Motter cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Motter could elect free agency if he wants since this is the third time he's been outrighted this season, but it would appear he's opted to remain in the Cardinals organization. The 33-year-old will provide utility player depth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Motter was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact Jose Fermin will take his roster spot as an extra infielder. It's the third time Motter has been designated for assignment this season, and he seems likely to clear waivers and be outrighted again.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench role Motter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Motter picked up his fourth straight start in the middle infield in Thursday's 4-2 loss in the series opener, but he'll remain on the bench for the third straight contest as the Cardinals close out their four-game set with the Mets. With top prospect Masyn Winn receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis, Motter no longer looks in line for regular playing time at either second base or shortstop and will likely have to settle for a utility role.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters Monday's lineup Motter was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the A's

Impact Motter was set to work as a reserve Monday, but he will join the starting nine in place of Nolan Gorman, who was scratched with tightness in his lower back. Motter will cover the keystone and hit ninth in Monday's batting order.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up, starting Sunday The Cardinals selected Motter's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. He'll start at second base and bat eighth in the Cardinals' series finale with the Cubs.

Impact The addition of Motter gives the Cardinals some short-term insurance in the middle infield while Nolan Gorman is day-to-day with back tightness. St. Louis optioned infielder Jose Fermin to Memphis to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Motter, who hit .200 over 20 at-bats with the Cardinals earlier this season.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Accepts outright assignment The Cardinals outrighted Motter to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Motter was recently removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster for the second time this season but is electing to stick around in the organization as a utility man at the Triple-A level. The 33-year-old has hit .200 with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate over 22 plate appearances in the majors this season.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from roster again Motter was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Motter made the Cardinals Opening Day roster but was designated for assignment in late April, only to return again three days later. He's again available for any team to claim him off waivers, but as a 33-year-old with a career .191/.263/.309 slash line, he's unlikely to draw much interest.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to STL roster Motter had his contract selected by the Cardinals on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Motter was designated for assignment by St. Louis this past Sunday, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will now get another shot in the bigs following the demotion of Jordan Walker. Motter, 33, is a career .192/.264/.310 hitter in 466 plate appearances at the MLB level.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Memphis Motter cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Motter was cleared off the 40-man roster after hitting just .222/.300/.333 over plate appearances and being designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran infielder will give the team some depth in Triple-A, but he'll need to be added back to the 40-man in order to receive a promotion back to St. Louis.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Motter was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Motter made seven appearances with the Cardinals and slashed .222/.300/.333 over his 20 plate appearances. The infielder is removed from the roster in order to make room for Paul DeJong, with DeJong likely to serve in the same role Motter occupied.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Opening Day roster Motter had his contract selected from Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Motter has really impressed in Grapefruit League camp, as he has hit three home runs, stolen four bases and shown the ability to play all over the field in his 51 at-bats in Florida. The 33-year-old will be a depth option for St. Louis, and likely won't be in the starting lineup very often.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Cardinals The Cardinals signed Motter to a minor-league contract Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Motter spent about half of the 2022 campaign with the Reds organization, going 1-for-6 in two games with the major-league roster. The 33-year-old will now get a shot to prove himself with the Cardinals in 2023.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Reds Motter was released by the Reds on Monday, Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reports.

Impact Motter had spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Louisville before being released Monday, batting .250 with eight homers, 18 RBI and 12 runs over 132 at-bats over 39 games. The 32-year-old has big-league experience and will likely find another team in the near future.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Motter was returned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Motter joined the Reds for their three-game series in Toronto this past weekend after four players were placed on the restricted list Friday. He appeared in two games while going 1-for-6 at the dish. With Cincinnati returning to the United States and getting all of the players back from the restricted list in advance of its four-game series with the Cubs that begins Monday, Motter will lose his spot on the 26-man active roster in addition to the 40-man rosters.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds activate slugger Votto off IL before Toronto series

The Cincinnati Reds activated Canadian slugger Joey Votto off the injured list before Friday’s game in Toronto against the Blue Jays

MAY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins big club Motter had his contract selected by the Reds on Friday.

Impact The 32-year-old will serve as a substitute player this weekend in Toronto since the Reds missing multiple players who cannot travel to Canada. Motter has a .245/.344/.566 slash line in 15 games at Triple-A Louisville this season and is unlikely to be a significant factor during his time in the majors.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Motter was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester after clearing waivers Friday.

Impact Motter lost his spot on the 40-man roster earlier in the week after Danny Santana and Enrique Hernandez returned from the COVID-19 injured list. The infielder didn't garner any takers on the waiver wire, so he'll remain in the Boston organization at Triple-A going forward. Motter has appeared in 16 big-league games with the Red Sox and Rockies this season, logging five hits (two XBH), one RBI and five runs scored across 29 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz, 41, oldest to hit 3O HRs in year, Rays bop Bosox 12-7

Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red So...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Jen McCaffrey: Notes: -Along with Kiké Hernandez activated so... - The Athletic Notes: -Along with Kiké Hernandez activated so is Danny Santana. INF Taylor Motter was DFA'd and Franchy Cordero was sent back to Worcester...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Designated for assignment Motter was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Motter filled in for the Red Sox amid the team's current COVID-19 outbreak, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after Danny Santana (undisclosed) and Enrique Hernandez (illness) were reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list. He went 2-for-6 with a triple, a double, three runs and an RBI across three appearances with the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays prominent role Motter started at second base, batted leadoff, and went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-10 loss to the Rays.

Impact Motter provided a spark atop the order, but his glove did as much damage to the Red Sox as the Rays did. He committed a throwing and fielding error that led to a pair of unearned runs -- Tampa Bay scored six unearned runs in all. With Enrique Hernandez (COVID-19 protocols) expected back as early as Tuesday, Motter's roster spot or role will be impacted.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning run Motter entered as a pinch runner and scored the game-winning run in Saturday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

Impact Motter ran for pinch hitter Travis Shaw, who had singled, and eventually came around to score on Alex Verdugo's walkoff single. He joined the Red Sox Saturday as part of the expanded 28-man roster and plays enough positions to help the Red Sox deal with the team's COVID-19 outbreak.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league roster Motter was added to Boston's active roster Saturday.

Impact Claimed off waivers from Colorado on Thursday after being designated for assignment, Motter will be up to provide depth for a Red Sox team down several regulars. He can play all over the field, but Motter has hit just .189/.261/.304 in parts of four big-league seasons.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez, Richards combine on 5-hitter, Red Sox beat Rays

Eduardo Rodriguez pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-0 for a split of their four-game series with the AL East-leading Rays

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press