Overview
- The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Thursday that they claimed outfielder Everson Pereira off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
- The team had 40-man roster vacancies so no immediate 40-man transaction was required, but Pereira is out of options and will need an active 26-man roster spot when he reports.
- Pereira, 25, debuted with the Yankees in 2023 and has appeared in parts of three MLB seasons with a career batting line well below league average, reflecting limited offensive production.
- Given his option status and track record, the Cardinals are expected to use Pereira as late-inning defensive help or a pinch-runner rather than as an everyday starter.
- The claim is a typical post-deadline move to add low-risk depth and it could trigger a near-term roster churn if the club must release or designate another player to open an active spot.