The St. Louis Cardinals are juggling roster moves as the trade deadline looms, promoting right-hander Brandt Thompson from Triple-A Memphis despite his control issues. Drafted in the 17th round in 2024, Thompson’s strikeout rate—over nine per nine innings—is elite, even climbing when he was briefly sent down. His main hurdle? Walking nearly four batters per nine innings. But with swing-and-miss stuff and versatility as a starter or reliever, the Cardinals see potential in him as they build pitching depth. It’s a pivotal moment for the organization as they weigh short-term moves against long-term development.
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