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Cardinals Trim Roster, Promote Moran | St. Louis News
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The St. Louis Cardinals made some tough but necessary moves in their minor league system, releasing struggling pitcher Ryan Rodríguez and young first baseman Christian Sáez, while promoting promising righty Jefferson Moran to Class-A Palm Beach. Rodríguez, signed as a free agent in 2024, barely pitched three games before being let go due to control issues. Sáez, just 19 and a former DSL standout, showed flashes but didn’t meet expectations. Moran’s promotion signals the Cards’ confidence in his growth — he’s now facing stiffer competition at a higher level. These roster adjustments reflect the Cardinals’ commitment to developing only their most promising prospects, even if it means letting others go — and hopefully, both released players find new homes elsewhere.
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