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Kevin Plawecki

SD Catcher #6

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Padres signed C Kevin Plawecki to a minor league contract

The 32-year-old veteran began the 2023 season with the Padres but was traded to the Rangers in July after Jonah Heim landed on the injured list with a wrist injury. Still, Plawecki didn’t get a single MLB at-bat in 2023, spending 67 games in Triple-A with the Padres, Rangers, and Nationals. He hit .272/.349/.389 with four home runs and a 47/26 K/BB ratio. He’ll operate as veteran insurance behind Luis Campusano and Kyle Higashioka.

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Blaze Jordan

STL 1st Baseman #49

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Cardinals recalled 1B Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for Jordan. The 23-year-old slugger was originally a third-round selection by the Red Sox from the 2020 draft class. He was having a terrific season at the Triple-A level, slashing .313/.379/.548 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in 252 plate appearances, so the Cardinals will see if he can provide some of the thump that Nolan Gorman was lacking.

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'Fire up' Skubal after quick recovery from injury

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Nolan Gorman

STL 3rd Baseman #16

Cardinals optioned INF Nolan Gorman to Triple-A Memphis.

Gorman went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts on Thursday and that appears to have been the final straw for the Cardinals. The 26-year-old has flailed to a miserable .194/.279/.318 slash line with seven homers, 26 RBI and a 74/25 K/BB ratio over 229 plate appearances on the season. Blaze Jordan was recalled in a corresponding move to take his place on the active roster.

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Hunter Dobbins

STL Starting Pitcher #40

Cardinals optioned RHP Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis.

It’s unclear if the plan is for Dobbins to return to the rotation at the Triple-A level, or if he’ll be back to make another start with the Cardinals in relatively short order. The 26-year-old hurler holds a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 19/7 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings with the Cardinals this season.

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Chris Roycroft

STL Relief Pitcher #58

Cardinals recalled RHP Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis.

The 28-year-old hurler has been hit hard in five appearances with the Cardinals this season, posting a 12.27 ERA, 3.55 WHIP and a 3/5 K/BB ratio across 3 2/3 innings. He’ll function in a middle relief role for skipper Oli Marmol.

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Ramón Urías

STL 3rd Baseman #29

Cardinals transferred INF Ramón Urías on the 60-day injured list.

Urías has been shelved since May 5 already due to the elbow issue and after being pulled off of his minor league rehab assignment last week following a setback, it appears as though he’s going to be shelved a while longer. This move frees up a spot on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster.

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Zack Short

DET Shortstop #38

Tigers designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

The 31-year-old glove-first shortstop slashed a woeful .167/.304/.222 with zero homers, two RBI and a 12/7 K/BB ratio in 46 plate appearances with the Tigers. It’s possible that he could land with another team that’s interested in a quality defender as infield depth.

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Jacob Waguespack

DET Relief Pitcher #40

Tigers selected the contract of RHP Jacob Waguespack from Triple-A Toledo.

The 32-year-old hurler returns to the big leagues for the first time since the 2024 campaign. Waguespack, who was acquired from the Brewers on Wednesday, had posted a 1.66 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 33/15 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings at Triple-A Nashville. Expect him to function in a middle relief role for the Tigers.

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Beau Brieske

DET Relief Pitcher #4

Tigers optioned RHP Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo.

Brieske has been knocked around in his four appearances with the Tigers this season, posting a 12.46 ERA, 2.31 WHIP and a 4/4 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings. He’ll look to get back on track at the Triple-A level. Jacob Waguespack was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move on Friday.

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Brenan Hanifee

DET Relief Pitcher #75

Tigers optioned RHP Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo.

With Kenley Jansen returning from the injured list on Friday, someone needed to get the boot from the Tigers’ bullpen and Hanifee was the odd man out this time around. The 28-year-old hurler has done a decent job in his time with the Tigers this season, posting a 3.29 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 6/4 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings.

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Kenley Jansen

DET Relief Pitcher #74

Tigers activated RHP Kenley Jansen from the 15-day injured list.

The 38-year-old hurler has been shelved for the past couple of weeks due to a groin issue. He should step right back in as the Tigers’ primary closer with Will Vest shifting back to a setup role.

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