Injuries & Moves: Cards acquire Misiewicz from KC
Keep observe of the Cardinals’ transactions and harm updates all through the offseason.
Feb. 8: LHP Anthony Misiewicz acquired from Royals for money; RHP James Naile designated for project
Acquiring extra depth and competitors for his or her left-handed reduction corps, the Cardinals traded for Misiewicz from the Royals for money issues on Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster for the 28-year-old Misiewicz, Naile was designated for project.
Misiewicz break up time with the Mariners and Royals in 2022 whereas going 1-2 with a 4.34 ERA in 32 video games. Over 29 innings, the 6-foot-1, 196-pound lefty struck out 27 hitters. Since the Detroit native made his MLB debut in 2020, he has ranked seventh in AL appearances with 119. He is 6-9 with a 4.43 ERA over 103 2/3 innings in his MLB profession.
Misiewicz will compete with fellow left-handed relievers Génesis Cabrera, Zack Thompson, Connor Thomas, Packy Naughton and JoJo Romero for a spot within the Cardinals’ bullpen.
OF Tyler O’Neill (left hamstring pressure)
Expected return: 2023
O’Neill suffered the harm — his third of the season that required him to go onto the injured checklist — on Sept. 16 whereas stealing second base. Deemed a Grade 1 pressure on the time, the Cardinals had excessive hopes that the power-hitting O’Neill would return within the playoffs, however the Cardinals have been eradicated throughout the Wild Card Series. O’Neill performed in an Arizona Fall League sport on Oct. 8, getting three at-bats and taking part in in left discipline. (Last up to date: Oct. 8)
RHP Drew VerHagen (proper hip impingement)
Expected return: 2023
VerHagen, who was restricted all season by his hip harm, underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgical procedure. The 6-foot-6 righty, who was signed to compete for a beginning rotation job after pitching professionally in Japan the previous two years, might be prepared for subsequent Spring Training, in keeping with Cardinals supervisor Oliver Marmol. VerHagen was moved to the 60-day injured checklist on Aug. 5. (Last up to date: Aug. 5)
RHP Alex Reyes (proper shoulder)
Expected return: TBD
Reyes underwent season-ending shoulder surgical procedure in May after a collection of stem-cell injections in early March did not alleviate the soreness within the labrum of his proper shoulder.
Reyes, as soon as thought of to be the highest pitching prospect within the Minor Leagues, has seen his profession stuffed with injury-related stops and begins. He thought he was lastly past these points final season when he turned a first-time NL All-Star. He transformed his first 22 save alternatives earlier than soreness and wildness within the strike zone resulted in him finally dropping his nearer job to Giovanny Gallegos.
In elements of 5 seasons, Reyes has appeared in simply 101 video games — seven as a starter. He is 16-11 with a 2.86 ERA whereas additionally including in 31 saves in 36 alternatives in his MLB profession. (Last up to date: May 23)
