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Cardinals promote Crooks, Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted catching prospect Jimmy Crooks and outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A before beginning a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Pozo to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Pozo has played sparingly this season as the team's third catcher, going 8-for-33 at the plate. His spot on the roster is being absorbed by Jimmy Crooks.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Reds get 3-run homer from De La Cruz and outlast Cardinals 7-6 in 11 innings to split doubleheader

Spencer Steer scored the winning run in the 11th inning with a headfirst slide on Blake Dunn’s one-hopper to shortstop, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 7-...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to continue shirtless revelry at Busch Stadium

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol believes in the “no shirt, no problem,” mantra

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Last Night In Baseball: Pirates Implode Against Phillies

The Phillies stormed back against the Pirates, the Dodgers silenced the Angels, the Reds had a web gem to end the game, three walk offs and...

MAY 16 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Pirates Implode Against Phillies

Who is Yohel Pozo? Cardinals' unlikely hero delivers unforgettable walk-off moment | Sporting News An unlikely hero helped the Cardinals unlikely start.

MAY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pozo's hit in 11th lifts Cardinals over Royals, setting off celebration among shirtless fans

Yohel Pozo ended the game with his first hit in seven pinch-hit at-bats this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat I-70 rival Kansas City 5-4 in 11 innings to set off a celebrat...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

JJ Wetherholt hits a 2-run homer and Cardinals jump on Athletics early in 6-4 win

JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in two with a double and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 6-4

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Hitless in loss Pozo went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance Sunday in the 3-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Pozo came in as a pinch-hitter in the ninth and grounded out for the second put-out of the inning. The right-hander, who is operating as the secondary backup catcher and designated hitter, has gotten some playing time this season with Pedro Pages (hamstring) out a couple of games. The 28-year-old has only started in two games so far this season and has mostly come on as a pinch-hitter or defensive replacement at catcher.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wetherholt homers twice, Brito error lets Cardinals rally for 6-5, 10-inning win over Guardians

Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt homered twice, second baseman Juan Brito allowed Masyn Winn’s potential game-ending grounder to bounce into right field and St. Louis stopped a three...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Jordan Walker homers for third consecutive game as Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1

Jordan Walker homered for the third consecutive game, Michael McGreevy earned his first victory of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 6-1

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Yohel Pozo should throw his name into the latest Cardinals position battle Cardinal catcher Yohel Pozo needs to expand his opportunities of availability to the St. Louis Cardinals to remain an inseparable piece of t...

FEBRUARY 28 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Gets start at first base Pozo drew a start at first base in Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pozo got one start at first base for the Cardinals last season and has played there a decent amount in the minors. Proving he could be a backup to Alec Burleson at the position would give him a better chance to make the Opening Day roster, as the Cardinals have a crowded depth chart at catcher.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Down 33 pounds from last season Pozo has lost 33 pounds since the end of last season, he shared on his X account.

Impact The slimmed-down Pozo was non-tendered by the Cardinals in November before quickly re-signing on a split contract. He's part of a crowded mix at catcher for St. Louis, with Ivan Herrera (elbow), Pedro Pages and perhaps Jimmy Crooks ahead of him on the depth chart. Pozo -- who slashed .231/.262/.375 with five home runs in 67 games in 2025 -- is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Memphis.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pozo back with Cards after brief free agency Three days after the Cardinals non-tendered catcher Yohel Pozo, the likable backup and clutch pinch-hitter returned to the club via a one-ye...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Re-signs with St. Louis The Cardinals re-signed Pozo to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pozo was non-tendered by St. Louis last week, but he's now back in the organization on a minor-league pact. The Cardinals already have Ivan Herrera, Jimmy Crooks and Pedro Pages competing for reps at catcher on the major-league roster, so Pozo appears destined for Triple-A Memphis to begin the 2026 season. He slashed .231/.262/.375 with five home runs in 67 games for the Cardinals in 2025.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pozo among 4 players non-tendered by Cardinals Yohel Pozo, who was one of the best feel-good stories in all of baseball in 2025, was not tendered a contract by the Cardinals on Friday des...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Non-tendered by St. Louis The Cardinals non-tendered Pozo on Friday.

Impact Pozo signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals in January and was a permanent member of the big club's roster in early April after being called up from Triple-A Memphis. He spent most of the 2025 season as the backup catcher behind Ivan Herrera (elbow) and Pedro Pages, and across 67 regular-season games, Pozo posted a .637 OPS with 16 runs scored, five home runs and 19 RBI in 168 plate appearances. Now that he's a free agent, Pozo should receive interest from teams looking to add depth at catcher.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals 1B Contreras begins serving 4-game suspension; Arenado could start rehab assignment

Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras started serving a four-game suspension Friday in the opener of St. Louis’ series against the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Reinstated from concussion IL The Cardinals activated Pozo (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Friday.

Impact Pozo missed the past week of action after experiencing concussion symptoms following a foul tip to his catcher's mask. He's bypassing a rehab assignment and going directly back onto the active roster. Pozo has some limited experience at first base and could see playing time there while Willson Contreras serves a four-game suspension.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants bring win streak into game against the Cardinals

The San Francisco Giants will attempt to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals square off against the Athletics with series tied 1-1

Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 1-0 series advantage over Cardinals into game 2

The Athletics take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The Athletics aim to break their three-game skid with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Reds to break skid in matchup with the Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds aim to break a five-game skid when they play the St. Louis Cardinals

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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