Yohel Pozo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tigers trade Rogers to Baltimore as Orioles try to solve catcher woes

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired catcher Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

O's make change to fill-in catching duo as Pozo recalled, Huff DFA'd DETROIT -- The Orioles decided it was time to change up half of their catching duo on Monday after getting little offensive production from...

JULY 27 • MLB.COM

Joining big-league roster The Orioles recalled Pozo from Double-A Chesapeake on Monday.

Impact Baltimore optioned Pozo to the minors after claiming him off waivers from St. Louis last week, but after playing in just two games at Double-A, he's been summoned to the big club. The Orioles designated Sam Huff in a corresponding move, leaving Pozo and Chadwick Tromp as their two backstops while Adley Rutschman (wrist) and Samuel Basallo (shoulder) are on the shelf. While Tromp has more experience handling the Orioles' pitching staff, he's produced a weak .577 OPS over parts of seven seasons in the majors, so it wouldn't be surprising if Pozo gets a look as the team's top backstop until one of Rutschman or Basallo returns. Pozo owns a .637 OPS across 278 career big-league plate appearances and slashed .231/.255/.385 in 23 games between two minor-league stops this season.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Fan-Favorite Yohel Pozo's Time In St. Louis Is Over The St. Louis Cardinals had to make a tough roster decision last week, designating 29-year-old catcher Yohel Pozo for assignment. St. Louis...

JULY 23 • SI.COM

Claimed by Baltimore The Orioles claimed Pozo off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pozo will supplement Baltimore's catching depth as it navigates the losses of Adley Rutschman (wrist) and Samuel Basallo (shoulder). The 29-year-old catcher has slashed .247/.273/.363 across parts of three big-league seasons and .641 OPS in the minors this season. Pozo will report to Triple-A Norfolk for the time being.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Cardinals designated Pozo for assignment Friday.

Impact The Cardinals selected Scott Blewett from Triple-A Memphis on Friday to fill a bullpen spot while JoJo Romero (appendicitis) is on the IL, leaving Pozo as the odd man out of a 40-man roster spot. The 29-year-old backstop has gone 8-for-33 in the big leagues this season and owns a .642 OPS through 86 plate appearances in the minors.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

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