Cardinals send struggling OF Jordan Walker to minors
Apr 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) reacts after a catch to end the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. credits: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The St. Louis Cardinals sent struggling outfielder Jordan Walker back to the minors on Wednesday.
Walker, 21, was optioned to Triple-A Memphis after batting .155 with no homers and four RBIs in 20 games.
The Cardinals' former top prospect was 3-for-27 with nine strikeouts over his last 11 games.
The 6-foot-6 Walker batted .276 with 16 homers and 51 RBIs in 117 games during his 2023 rookie season.
St. Louis also optioned Zack Thompson to Memphis and recalled fellow left-hander John King and infielder Jose Fermin in corresponding moves.
—Field Level Media
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