Overview
- Victor Scott II was optioned to Triple‑A Memphis and did not travel with the Cardinals to New York, a roster move reported Monday.
- Scott has struggled at the plate this season, slashing roughly .194/.276/.258 with a 57 wRC+ across 184 plate appearances and only six extra‑base hits.
- Defensively he still provides value with an OAA of +3 this year but has regressed from his 2025 marks of 12 DRS and 16 OAA.
- Nathan Church was reinstated from the 10‑day injured list and is expected to get the bulk of the Cardinals’ center‑field innings upon his return.
- If Scott remains in the minors for at least 20 days the club will use one of his minor‑league option years, a move that preserves roster flexibility while the Cardinals lean on an outfield mix led by Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker.