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Receiving promotion to big leagues The Cardinals will call up Saggese from Triple-A Memphis prior to Tuesday's game against the Reds, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact There's no word yet on a corresponding transaction, but Brendan Donovan (foot) has been banged up lately. An additional move will also be required in order to add Saggese to the 40-man roster. Saggese had a so-so first three months with Memphis this season but has slashed .291/.351/.524 with 12 home runs over 55 games since the start of June. The 22-year-old has mostly played shortstop this season but could get regular run at second base if Donovan needs to miss some time.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Triple-A Saggese has been promoted by the Cardinals from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Acquired from the Rangers in the Jordan Montgomery trade, Saggese sported a blistering .331/.403/.662 batting line with 10 home runs and three stolen bases in 33 games with Springfield to earn a promotion. All told, he boasts a .937 OPS with 25 long balls and 11 steals at the Double-A level this season. Saggese won't turn 22 until April but has set himself up for a potential debut at some point next season if he can continue to impress.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to St. Louis The Cardinals acquired Saggese, right-hander Tekoah Roby and left-hander John King from the Rangers on Sunday in exchange for left-hander Jordan Montgomery and right-hander Chris S...

Impact Of the three minor-league players heading back to St. Louis, Saggese projects to have the most long-term real-life and fantasy value. The 21-year-old has dabbled at shortstop, second base and third base during his time at Double-A Frisco this season, but he'll probably be a better fit defensively at one of the latter two positions once he reaches the big leagues. Saggese lacks any standout tools but has been a well above league-average hitter at each stop in the minors since being selected by Texas in the fifth round of the 2020 First-Year Player Draft. Over 417 plate appearances with Frisco this season, Saggese slashed .320/.385/.522 with an 8.5 percent walk rate, a 22.5 percent strikeout rate, 15 home runs and eight steals (in 10 attempts).

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE