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Cardinals Recall César Prieto, Option Thomas Saggese Before Brewers Series

St. Louis bets on a hot Triple-A bat to spark short-term offense with minimal risk.

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Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Thomas Saggese (25) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cardinals, which announced the move Monday on X, recalled infielder César Prieto and optioned Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis.
  • Prieto earned the call with a .311/.357/.566 line and a .923 OPS in 28 games for Memphis, including six home runs.
  • Saggese struggled in 18 big-league games, hitting .170/.228/.208 while covering shortstop, third base, and left field.
  • The change lands hours before a three-game series against the Brewers, adding a left-handed bat who can handle second, short, third, and DH.
  • Prieto is a Cuban-born hitter first signed by the Orioles in 2022 and has only three MLB games for St. Louis, making this a brief evaluation the club can reassess using options.