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Cardinals Top Prospect Called Up from Memphis
SP Gerald Thompson was added to active roster today, and he will replace Michael Wacha in the rotation. Swingman Ray Chambers was optioned back to AAA to clear a spot for Thompson, and the slumping Wacha will go to the bullpen for the time being.
Thompson has nothing left to prove in AAA, with a record of 17-3 and a 3.15 ERA. His underlying stats are excellent, such as FIP of 2.79, and a 3.7 K/BB ratio. I fear that his development will be stunted if he is left at AAA much longer. Conversely, several good starts over the rest of this season could set him up for a great year in 2022.
Texas is willing to trade CF Chris Snider (last week’s A.L. top player) for Wacha and a player to be determined, but all players involved would need to clear waivers. I want to see how Thompson performs before a trade is submitted.
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