Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Will work out in outfield
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Saggese will go through pregame workouts and possibly see game action in the outfield, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Saggese has never played the outfield in pro ball, but increasing his versatility would give him another path to playing time, particularly with the Cardinals being left-handed heavy in the outfield. The 23-year-old has not yet found his swing at the big-league level, slashing just .241/.256/.342 in 26 contests. It seems likelier that Saggese's test drive in the outfield ultimately comes at Triple-A Memphis, once Ivan Herrera (hamstring) and Jordan Walker (appendix) return from the 10-day injured list.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Filling bench role Wednesday
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Saggese is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Nolan Arenado (shoulder) will return to the starting nine Wednesday after sitting out each of the last three contests, ending Saggese's brief run as the Cardinals' third baseman. While starting in each of the three games Arenado missed, Saggese went 3-for-11 with a double, two RBI and a run. The 23-year-old will likely see limited playing time moving forward as a utility infielder.
Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Expected to operate in reserve role
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Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol indicated Friday that Saggese will be used mostly in a reserve role, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Saggese was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday to take the roster spot of the injured Ivan Herrera (hamstring) and was immediately thrown into the lineup at designated hitter. However, Marmol noted that playing time priority will be given to "the guys that have been here, more so than the guy who's getting here." Saggese could see fairly regular reps versus lefties, but Nolan Gorman and Alec Burleson are expected to be the primary beneficiaries during Herrera's absence.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Back in majors
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The Cardinals recalled Saggese from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
The 23-year-old was up with the Cardinals for most of April while Masyn Winn was sidelined and was productive with a .341/.364/.512 slash line and one homer in 14 games. Saggese was boxed out for playing time, however, which resulted in him returning to Memphis, where he has an .836 OPS in 185 plate appearances this year. Ivan Herrera (hamstring) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move Friday, and Saggese could fill a large number of those plate appearances since the Cardinals likely still want him to get regular playing time.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Cardinals optioned Saggese to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Saggese has slashed .341/.364/.512 in 14 games this season at the major-league level, but his playing time has dipped since Masyn Winn returned from the injured list last week. Jose Barrero is grabbing Saggese's roster spot while the latter returns to Memphis where he can play every day.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Expected to return to Triple-A
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The Cardinals are expected to option Saggese to Triple-A Memphis prior to Monday's game against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
In a corresponding move, St. Louis intends to call up Jose Barrero, who will provide the bench with more versatility due to his ability to play center field in addition to multiple infield spots. Saggese had gone 0-for-6 with a pair of walks while manning second base in both of the Cardinals' last two games, but playing time had been elusive before that for the 23-year-old, who hadn't started in any of the preceding four contests. He'll get a chance to play on an everyday basis in Memphis and should rank near the top of the list for a call-up the next time the Cardinals require an extra infielder.
Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Rips two doubles against NYM
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Saggese went 2-for-4 with two doubles in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Mets.
Saggese was responsible for two of the Cardinals' three hits Saturday, both of which resulted in doubles in the second and fifth innings. It was Saggese's fourth multi-hit game of the year, two of which have come over his last three games. He's started the season slashing .433/.419/.633 with four runs scored, one home run and five RBI across 31 plate appearances, and he's making a case for regular playing time even once Masyn Winn (back) returns from the injured list.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Not in St. Louis lineup
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Saggese is out of the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Astros.
Saggese not starting against Phillies righty Zack Wheeler on Sunday was one thing, but him being out of the lineup versus lefty Framber Valdez on Monday is another. Brendan Donovan is receiving a second straight start at shortstop, while Nolan Gorman is making his second start in a row at second base and his first start this season against a southpaw.
Saggese is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup against the Phillies on Sunday.
Saggese will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout, with Brendan Donovan shifting over to shortstop and Nolan Gorman getting the start at second base. Saggese is expected to see more regular work at shortstop while Masyn Winn (back) is on the 10-day injured list. Saggese has gone 8-for-17 with one home run and four RBI since his promotion.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Set for regular work at shortstop
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Saggese is slated to receive regular playing time at shortstop while Masyn Winn (back) is sidelined, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Winn was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with lower-back spasms and Saggese drew the first start at shortstop in that day's matinee against the Phillies. Indications are that Winn will not require an extended absence, but while he is out Saggese should receive the bulk of the reps at shortstop, with utility player Brendan Donovan also in the mix.
Saggese will start at third base and bat sixth against the Pirates on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Saggese wasn't initially in the Cardinals' starting nine, but he's a late addition due to Nolan Arenado being scratched due to an illness and general soreness. Saggese went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one home run and four RBI across the Cardinals' doubleheader against the Red Sox on Sunday.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Drills first home run
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Saggese combined to go 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Sunday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
In his first MLB appearance of 2025, Saggese went 1-for-3 with a run in Game 1 before being subbed out in favor of Brendan Donovan. Saggese didn't start Game 2 of the doubleheader but entered in the sixth frame. He knocked an RBI sacrifice fly in the seventh inning before belting a three-run shot in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to compete with Boston's 18 runs. Saggese will likely receive utility usage while Nolan Gorman (hamstring) is on the injured list.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Cardinals recalled Saggese from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
He's taking the roster spot vacated by Nolan Gorman (hamstring). Saggese had gone 4-for-14 with one home run and a 3:2 K:BB over his first four games with Memphis this season. He is likely to serve in a reserve infielder role.
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Cardinals' Thomas Saggese: Beginning season at Triple-A
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The Cardinals optioned Saggese on Sunday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Saggese reached the big leagues last September but struggled in his limited action with the Cardinals, slashing .204/.250/.306 over 52 plate appearances. The 22-year-old will get some more development time at Triple-A to begin the upcoming season, but he'll likely rank near the top of the list for a call-up if St. Louis requires an extra infielder at any point.
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