Roster Matrix

[AlbertTheMachine]

Thanks for the update Brian as I was also curious where the org count was as well

[Brian Walton]

Granillo down and Svanson up.

[Jnevel]

Well there you go. I apologize to Booyah for being wrong about Granillo staying put with it being the trade deadline and guys getting traded out. I guess Granillo will have to go down for at least the minimum time.

[858booyah]

Eh! Nothing to apologize for. I just thought this was a move that was inevitable due to him being up and down couple times. The extended outing yesterday was my signal it likely would happen.

[cardsfan64]

Not sure how legit this is, but…

The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting INF Deniel Ortiz to Peoria (High-A).

Ortiz had a .287 batting average with 21 extra-base hits and 31 stolen bases for the Palm Beach Cardinals.#STLCardinals

— Chase Ford (@_chaseford) July 29, 2025

[AlbertTheMachine]

Ortiz had been playing very well and did deserve a promotion. Too bad it is to Peoria though. Every prospect that goes there seems to have their development stunted. I expect Bloom to wipe house with the staff in Peoria.

[ZTR]

So, .287 at low A gets you promoted?

[forsch31]

ZTR, a hitting line of .317/.431/.535/.966 8 HRs and a K rate just over 20% over 174 plate appearances since June 1 gets you promoted.

[ZTR]

Yeah – that would do it – sustained success.

[AlbertTheMachine]

A .287 BA is quite good! Even not selecting a cutoff date, Ortiz .287/.409/.450 line which was good for 48% than the average player in the league.

[ZTR]

.287 is good at low A?

[blingboy]

Just has to be better than the other guy.

[Brian Walton]

ZTR asked:

.287 is good at low A?

Yes, it is. In fact, it is 54 points better than the AVERAGE hitter in the Florida State League.

[Brian Walton]

King to the IL (left oblique strain). Graceffo recalled from Memphis.

[forsch31]

So what are the corresponding moves to the roster for Helsley and Matz, so far?

[Jnevel]

I’m curious if they are allowed to bring Granillo back up due to the trades or if he’s locked for 10 days.

Otherwise, it’s Fernandez, Roycroft, or Munoz. I think I read Munoz made the trip with the team so he’s at least one.

[Brian Walton]

Jnevel, the answer is “yes”. Granillo is eligible to be recalled.

[Jnevel]

Thanks Brian!

[jj-cf-stl]

Is traded away viewed the same as backfilling for injury? Or is there another reason he is permitted to re-join?

[cardsfan64]

Here’s how Cards are making room for the new players we acquired: (per transaction page)
07/31/25 – Peoria Chiefs activated RHP Frank Elissalt.
07/31/25 – Peoria Chiefs released RHP Angel Gonzalez.
07/31/25 – Peoria Chiefs released SS Michael Curialle.
07/31/25 – Peoria Chiefs activated SS Jesus Baez.
07/31/25 – 1B Blaze Jordan assigned to Memphis Redbirds.
07/31/25 – Peoria Chiefs activated RHP Nate Dohm.
07/31/25 – LHP Nick Raquet assigned to Memphis Redbirds from Springfield Cardinals.
07/31/25 – RHP Tyler Bradt assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Peoria Chiefs.

[cardsfan64]

Here is the official release from the Cardinals:

1B Blaze Jordan has been assigned to Memphis.

LHP Nick Raquet has been transferred from Springfield (AA) to Memphis (AAA).

RHP Tyler Bradt has been trasnferred from Peoria (A+) to Springfield.

INF Jesus Baez, RHP Nat Dohm & RHP Frank Elissalt have been assigned to Peoria.

INF…

— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) July 31, 2025

[mudville]

This tells us that Jesus Baez meniscus tear could be treated arthroscopically, not requiring major surgery and a long rehab.
It also tells us that Dohm’s arm is okay. It will be interesting to see what Elissalt shows up with at Peoria. Lots of good news.

[mudville]

I don’t understand the Blaze Jordan for Steven Matz trade. All Jordan does is hit, and hit some more, whether it’s RHP or LHP. According to his stats he has some power, too. The Red Sox traded this guy for Steven Matz?? What is it about this trade that we don’t know yet. The Red Sox drafted Jordan in 2020 out of high school, so he’s still only 22 years old (turns 23 on December 19

[Brian Walton]

jj asked:

Is traded away viewed the same as backfilling for injury?

Yes.

[gscottar]

Mud, Blaze Jordan could turn out to be a steal or he could turn out to be another Luken Baker. Time will tell but he hasn’t been in AAA very long so we will see. The good news is that Bloom knows the Boston system well so I assume he gave his input on this move.

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