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Tapped to start in left field again Burleson is starting in left field and batting second for the Cardinals in Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Lars Nootbaar (thumb) is missing a third straight contest and it's been Burleson filling in for him each time both in left field and in the two-hole. Meanwhile, Dylan Carlson has started just one game and that was in the eight spot, so Burleson seems to have leap-frogged him at least versus rightiies. Burleson popped a home run and added two doubles Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Displays power potential Burleson went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact After going 0-for-4 on Saturday, Burleson stepped up in Sunday's series finale. He hit the second of three homers for the Cardinals in the first inning, and he later added an RBI double. The 24-year-old was a slightly surprising addition to the Cardinals' Opening Day roster, given how crowded their outfield is, but he's now started consecutive games in left field. It appears he'll compete with Lars Nootbaar (thumb) for regular playing time at that position.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Informed he'll make roster Burleson has been informed he'll make the Opening Day roster for the Cardinals, MLB Pipeline reports.

Impact Burleson and Jordan Walker have both swung their way onto the Opening Day roster for the reigning NL Central champions. The 24-year-old Burleson has registered a .744 OPS with a home run over his 61 plate appearances, and also shown the ability to help out at multiple positions. Burleson may not have a starting role to begin the 2023 campaign with the Cardinals, but he has a chance to hit his way into regular playing time to begin the new year.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Back in action Burleson (ankle) is batting eighth and playing right field in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Astros.

Impact Burleson had ankle discomfort that kept him out of action for a couple of days, but he's moved past it. The 24-year-old outfielder can now resume his pursuit of a backup role in the Cardinals' outfield. He's batting .250 (4-for-16) with two RBI, three runs scored and a 4:4 BB:K through seven Grapefruit League games entering Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Burleson was scratched from the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League tilt versus the Yankees due to right ankle discomfort, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Burleson can be viewed as day-to-day until the team provides an update. Moises Gomez has entered the lineup in Burleson's place in right field. Burleson is competing for playing time in the St. Louis outfield this spring, but might be a little behind in the pecking order. This injury, however minor, doesn't help his cause.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make wild-card roster Burleson won't be included on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic report.

Impact Burleson spent the last month in the majors and hit .188 with a home run, a double, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base over 16 games. However, he'll be left off the roster for the team's first postseason series since Nolan Gorman will rejoin the major-league club due to his power and defensive versatility.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two runs Burleson went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Burleson scored on Corey Dickerson's grand slam in the first inning, then knocked in Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt on a single in the second inning. The hit in Saturday's outing extends Burleson's hit streak to three games. The young outfielder has seen limited time since getting called up Sep. 8, but has impressed recently. Despite his recent success, Burleson is currently slashing .206/.289/.294.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Burleson went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Burleson found himself in the lineup Wednesday after the Cardinals rested a handful of starters following their division-clinching win Tuesday. Playing time has been sporadic for Burleson since his Sept. 7 call-up, as he hasn't done enough to claim a larger role. The top prospect is slashing .194/.242/.290 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored through 33 plate appearances. Considering he recorded only four stolen bases across 109 games with Triple-A Memphis, Burleson shouldn't be counted on for speed contributions in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks first career homer Burleson hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Friday's 11-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The Cardinals got a massive game from the No. 2 spot in the order, as the legendary Albert Pujols hit two homers to join the 700-homer club in the contest. Burleson then pinch hit for Pujols in the eighth inning and delivered a solo shot for the last run of the game. That long ball was Burleson's first of his career, as well as his first extra-base hit in 27 at-bats. The 23-year-old is hitting just .185, and he's playing regularly versus right-handed pitchers, though that won't matter much this weekend against a lefty-heavy Dodgers rotation. If the platoon holds, Burleson will likely sit Saturday versus Clayton Kershaw before joining the lineup Sunday against Michael Grove.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting more work versus righties Burleson will start in right field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Reds, Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting rookie will crack the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games in which the Cardinals have faced a right-handed pitcher. With Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) going on the injured list Saturday and Lars Nootbaar expected to see more work in center field as a result, Burleson looks as though he could fill the strong side of a platoon in the corner outfield with either the switch-hitting Dylan Carlson or the righty-hitting Ben DeLuzio.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE