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Cardinals Promote Crooks, Prieto After Burleson, Pozo Placed on IL

Injuries to Alec Burleson and Yohel Pozo created openings on a roster with idle 40-man spots.

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Aug 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Alec Burleson (41) hits a base hit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aug 25, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) hits a walk-off solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rookies Jimmy Crooks (C) and César Prieto (INF) were called up from Triple-A Memphis and both appeared in Friday’s win in Cincinnati, marking their MLB debuts.
  • Alec Burleson went on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation after receiving an injection; the team plans a 48-hour reassessment.
  • Yohel Pozo entered MLB’s seven-day concussion protocol after taking a foul tip off his mask during Thursday’s game against the Pirates.
  • The Cardinals did not need corresponding 40-man moves to add Crooks and Prieto because two spots were already open.
  • Crooks, 24, is the club’s No. 6 prospect and hit .274 with 14 homers at Triple-A, while Prieto, 26, posted a .295 average with nine homers and offers multi-position infield depth.