photo: Patrick Galle (Ole Miss Athletics)
Low-A right-handed pitcher Patrick Galle is joining the St. Louis Cardinals organization from the Boston Red Sox.
On November 25, the St. Louis Cardinals dealt starting pitcher Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in return for right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts, prospect pitcher Brandon Clarke plus a player to be named later or cash considerations.
On April 5, the Red Sox and Cardinals announced that player to be named later, minor league right-hander Patrick Galle.
The 22-year-old was Boston’s 17th-round draft pick in 2025 from Ole Miss, signed as an eligible sophomore. As a professional, Galle has a career total of four relief appearances, three in 2025 and one this season, all at Class-A Salem.
Positives include a 2:1 ground ball rate and a batting average against of just .214. Concerns include seven walks and four wild pitches in 7 1/3 innings, leading to a 4.91 ERA.
According to SoxProspects.com, in college Galle threw 95-97 mph, topping at 99. He also features a cutter (88-93) and an infrequently used slider (85-88).
When Galle reports, the Beach Birds will need to make a corresponding transaction to accommodate his addition to the active roster.
Tuesday update
The player moved off the Palm Beach roster for Galle is right-hander Yadiel Batista. The latter has been transferred to the Florida Complex League.
In his lone appearance for the Beach Birds during the opening weekend, Batista threw a scoreless inning with no hits, a walk and two strikeouts.
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