photo: Michael Cordero (Antonio Puesan)
The St. Louis Cardinals minor league system was 1-0 on Monday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, DSL Cardinals infielder Michael Cordero, was 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI. Other standouts include Juan Garcia, Jarol Baez and Juan Rujano. We also set up this week’s series.
Results for Monday, August 4.
Memphis Redbirds (off-day)
The Triple-A Memphis Redbirds were off Monday, as they headed home to AutoZone Park to begin a six-game series with the Durham Bulls on Tuesday..
Memphis enters Tuesday following a strong 4-2 series victory at Norfolk.
The organization’s top prospect, JJ Wetherholt, continues to dominate at the Triple-A level. The infielder is hitting .344 with six home runs and 12 RBI through his first 16 games with Memphis. Wetherholt has drawn more walks (9) than strikeouts (8) and has showcased versatility on the diamond, playing second base, shortstop and third base at Triple-A. Wetherholt’s professional debut at the hot corner came on Sunday.
On the mound, Curtis Taylor has continued to build a strong season in the starting rotation. The right-hander has amassed 89 strikeouts, 96 innings, and a 3.19 ERA, leading the team in all three categories. Taylor also leads the team with 16 starts.
Memphis is 57-49 overall, and 16-17 in the second half. They reside in fourth place in the International League West Division.
Tuesday’s game: vs. Durham (TB), RHP Aaron Wilkerson (5-2, 3.87) vs. TBA. 6:45 PM CT.
Springfield Cardinals (off-day)
The Double-A Springfield Cardinals were off Monday, as they traveled to Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, to begin a six-game set with the San Antonio Missions on Tuesday.
Springfield will look to continue their winning ways after taking four of six from Arkansas at home.
Third baseman Dakota Harris, one of two Cardinals to play a team-best 86 games thus far, leads the team with 83 hits and is second on the team with 19 stolen bases, three back of Joshua Baez (22). Catcher Leonardo Bernal leads Springfield with 12 home runs and 53 RBI. Noah Mendlinger leads players currently on the roster with a .287 batting average and has more walks (40) than strikeouts (32)
On the mound, right-hander Cade Winquest has been dominant through his first three starts at the Double-A level. The 25-year-old holds a 1.76 ERA across 15 ⅓ innings with 16 strikeouts. Winquest earned his first win with Springfield on Sunday.
Cade Winquest dazzled again in his third Springfield start: 5.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, 7 K pic.twitter.com/UHNVjEHK8c
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) August 3, 2025
Springfield is 64-38 overall, and 21-12 in the second half. After winning the first half, they hold a three-game lead in the Texas League North Division.
Tuesday’s game: at San Antonio (SD). LHP Pete Hansen (7-3, 3.83) vs. RHP Michael Morales (2-4, 4.38) 7:05 PM CT.
Peoria Chiefs (off-day)
The High-A Peoria Chiefs were off Monday, as they headed home to Dozer Park for a six-game series with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, starting Tuesday.
The Chiefs will look to get back on track after dropping four of six at Beloit, their second consecutive series loss.
First baseman Brayden Jobert leads Peoria with eight home runs and left fielder Ian Petrutz has driven in the most runs at 41. Catcher Ryan Campos is next with 39 RBI and leads the team with 16 doubles. Infielder Jon Jon Gazdar has racked up the most hits at 84, with no other Chief over 66 hits.
On the mound, Braden Davis has made three impressive starts since his promotion to High-A. The left-hander holds a 1.20 ERA with a 1-0 record in 15 innings, only allowing two runs and five hits. Davis struck out 21 hitters and walked just five. The 22-year-old was named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week on Monday after receiving two similar awards earlier this season in the Florida State League.
We knew it was only a matter of time! 🤩🤩
Huge congrats to the @milb High-A Midwest League Pitcher of the Week, Braden Davis!#peoriachiefs pic.twitter.com/r1y4vH2lwk
— Peoria Chiefs (@peoriachiefs) August 4, 2025
Peoria is 41-60 overall, and 15-21 in the second half. They reside in fifth place in the Midwest League West Division, 5.5 games back of first place.
Tuesday’s game: vs. Wisconsin (MIL) TBA vs. RHP Travis Smith (4-4, 3.20) 6:35 PM CT.
Palm Beach Cardinals (off-day)
The Low-A Palm Beach Cardinals were off Monday, as they traveled to TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida, for a seven-game set with the Dunedin Blue Jays, starting with a doubleheader on Tuesday.
The Cardinals will look to rebound after being swept at home in their weekend series with the Jupiter Hammerheads (MIA).
Third baseman Cade McGee leads players currently on the roster with nine home runs, 50 RBI and 21 stolen bases. Outfielder Yordalin Pena leads active players with 65 hits and 17 doubles. Shortstop Jonathan Mejia has tallied a team-best five triples.
On the mound, right-hander Leonel Sequera leads pitchers currently on the roster with 83 ⅓ innings pitched and Nolan Sparks has fanned a team-best 78 batters.
Palm Beach is 48-52 overall, and 16-19 in the second half. They reside in third place in the Florida State League East Division, 9.5 games back of first.
Tuesday’s games: at Dunedin (TOR). Pitching probables have not yet been announced for either game. Game one is the resumption of July 24th’s suspended game, which will pick up in the top of the fifth inning with no score at 3:00 PM CT.
First pitch for game two is slated for 5:30 PM CT.
DSL Cardinals 9, DSL Phillies Red 4
The Dominican Summer League Cardinals bested the DSL Phillies Red at home on Monday.
Juan Garcia started for the Cardinals. The right-hander pitched five innings and allowed one run on five hits, no walks, and six strikeouts. Garcia earned his third win.
Pedro Olivero surrendered three runs across 1 ⅔ innings in relief. Jarol Baez threw 2 ⅓ scoreless innings with three strikeouts and collected his first professional save.
The Cardinals began the scoring with a three-run second inning.
Edward Guribe lined a single and Sebastian Dos Santos walked. They advanced via a balk. Michael Cordero singled home both runners. Lucas Takahashi followed with his first professional hit, a single. Kenly Hunter hit a third consecutive single to bring Cordero to the plate for a 3-0 lead.
In the third, Juan Rujano legged out an infield single and scored on a double from Dos Santos to increase the Cardinals’ lead to 4-0.
The lead stretched to five runs for the Cardinals with a run in the home fourth. Cordero crushed his third career home run, a solo shot.
The Phillies Red moved within four with a run in the fifth.
The Cardinals took the run back in the sixth. In his season debut after being activated from the 60-day injured list, Christian Saez began the frame with a walk. Cordero scorched a double to score Saez as the Cards reclaimed the five-run lead at 6-1.
The Phillies narrowed the gap to two runs with a three-run seventh.
The Cardinals responded with a three-run eighth. Takahashi walked, Hunter singled, and Royelny Strop walked to load the bases. Pinch-hitter Yeferson Portolatin drew a bases-loaded walk to force Takahashi home. Rujano singled home Hunter and Strop for a 9-4 lead.
The Cardinals never trailed in the victory.
The DSL Cardinals scored nine runs on 11 hits. Cordero was 3-for-4, including a double, a home run, two runs scored, and four RBI. Rujano was 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Dos Santos walked, doubled, scored a run, and drove in a run. Hunter went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and an RBI. Portolatin drove in a run via a bases-loaded walk.
On the bases, Miguel Hernandez stole his 15th bag of the season. Hunter swiped his 20th and was picked off at first base.
On defense, pitcher Baez picked a runner off first base. The Cardinals did not commit an error.
The DSL Cardinals are 23-22 on the season. They reside in third place in the DSL Southeast Division, five games back of first place. The Cardinals will play a road contest with the second place DSL NYY Bombers on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s game: at DSL NYY Bombers. Pitching probables have not yet been announced. First pitch is scheduled for 10:00 AM CT.
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