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Cardinals Recall Jimmy Crooks and Add Nelson Velázquez to Major-League Roster

The moves are meant to reset a slumping lineup by promoting strong Triple-A performers.

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Apr 22, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The St. Louis Cardinals recalled catcher Jimmy Crooks and selected outfielder Nelson Velázquez to the active roster on Friday, May 29, 2026.
  • Crooks, who will see increased starts behind the plate, has hit .262/.412/.567 with 13 home runs and a .979 OPS at Triple-A Memphis this season.
  • Velázquez, a 27-year-old with prior big-league experience, was promoted after a .232/.344/.420 line in Triple-A and is slated to make his Cardinals debut.
  • The club optioned backup catcher Yohel Pozo and infielder César Prieto to Triple-A so they can get regular at-bats rather than limited bench work in St. Louis.
  • The roster shuffle responds to a four-game skid that dropped the Cardinals to third place in the NL Central and reflects the team's effort to balance immediate offense with prospect development.