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Set for debut Wednesday Yepez will make his debut Wednesday, starting in right field and batting fifth versus the Royals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact After getting the call to join the Cardinals on Tuesday, Yepez will make his major-league debut Wednesday. In 90 at-bats across the minor-leagues this season, the 24-year-old has produced a .300 batting average with 11 homers and 28 RBI. With Dylan Carlson struggling to open the 2022 campaign, Yepez could work his way into a substantial role in the Cardinals' outfield if his bat stays hot.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call to St. Louis Yepez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact This technically isn't Yepez's first career call-up, as he was on the squad for last year's wild-card game, but he's yet to make his major-league debut. That debut probably won't come Tuesday against the Royals, as his flight isn't expected to land until late in the evening, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, but he should get the chance to take the field soon. He's swung a hot bat in 21 games for Triple-A Memphis, hitting .280/.326/.634 with eight homers

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals minor-league notebook: Nolan Gorman and Juan Yepez off to hot starts The organization's top hitting prospects have combined for 12 home runs in the early going of the minor-league season.

APRIL 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Moved to minors The Cardinals optioned Yepez to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Yepez turned in a .971 OPS over 356 plate appearances at Memphis last season and appeared to be firmly in the mix for a role with the big club heading into the upcoming campaign, but St. Louis' late-spring additions of Corey Dickerson and Albert Pujols likely ended the 23-year-old's bid for the Opening Day roster. Since Yepez doesn't have much left to prove in the minors, he should be near the top of the list for a promotion if the Cardinals lose Pujols, Dickerson or their projected starters at first base (Paul Goldschmidt) and the corner-outfield spots (Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill) for any period of time.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Thursday Yepez (face) is listed among the Cardinals' available reserves for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though it's unclear if Yepez will actually enter the contest at any point, his inclusion on the Cardinals' travel roster is an indication that he's feeling fine after being struck in the face by a pitch Wednesday. The 23-year-old still has a chance to make the Cardinals' season-opening 28-man roster, though the team's recent addition of Albert Pujols creates one potential roadblock to at-bats at designated hitter.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struck in face by pitch Yepez departed Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals after he was hit in the side of the face by a pitch during his eighth-inning plate appearance, Derrick Goold...

Impact Yepez was examined by St. Louis' training staff before walking off the field under his own power. Prior to exiting, Yepez had gone 1-for-1 at the dish with a double, his second extra-base hit of the spring. The Cardinals will provide an update on Yepez's condition after the game, but assuming he avoided any broken facial bones, he should be on track for Opening Day. Earlier in the spring, Yepez appeared well positioned to begin the season in a near-everyday role, but his playing-time outlook may have taken a hit following the Cardinals' recent addition of Albert Pujols, who is expected to play regularly versus left-handed pitching.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting look in left field Yepez will play left field in Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Astros, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yepez is a natural first baseman, but the Cardinals want to try him in different spots defensively since Paul Goldschmidt is a near-everyday option at first. The 24-year-old Yepez has experience in the minors at third base and the corner outfield positions as well, so he just needs to hit well to stay in the majors. He's struggled in that regard in spring training, going 3-for-17 with five walks across nine games, though the plate discipline is a plus. Yepez slashed .286/.383/.586 in 111 games between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis last year.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

This Cards prospect's stock is skyrocketing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The 2021 season was quite the journey for Juan Yepez. He started the year in Minor League Spring Training and finished...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

After breaking out, Yepez still rolling in AFL SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Juan Yepez just keeps on hitting. The 23-year-old put together a breakout campaign during the regular season and has co...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Joins roster for wild-card round The Cardinals selected Yepez's contract from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Wednesday's wild-card game against the Dodgers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact St. Louis designated reliever Seth Elledge for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Yepez, who will provide the Cardinals with an extra right-handed-hitting power bat off the bench. After an early-season promotion from Double-A Springfield, Yepez slashed .289/.382/.589 with 47 extra-base hits and a 19.4 percent strikeout rate over 356 plate appearances with Memphis.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE