Cardinals outfielder Walker has been demoted to Triple-A Memphis after a disappointing start to the season. The 21-year-old is batting .155 with no home runs and a .497 OPS in 20 games. The Cardinals are struggling offensively as a team, ranking in the bottom five in MLB in several major categories.
Jordan Walker, the St. Louis Cardinals’ former top prospect, has been sent back to the minor leagues after a disappointing start to the season. The 21-year-old outfielder was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday after batting .155 with no homers and four RBIs in 20 games. Walker had been struggling mightily, going 3-for-27 with nine strikeouts over his last 11 games.
Despite dominating the minor leagues, Paul Skenes is patiently awaiting his call-up to Major League Baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 2023 National Pitcher of the Year recognizes the Pirates’ plan in gradually increasing his workload, while emphasizing the importance of winning ballgames upon his promotion.
