12:05pm: The move is now official. Righty Mike Mayers was moved to the 60-day IL to create 40-man space.
1:06am: The Cardinals are set to add minor league infielder Rangel Ravelo to their big league roster, The Athletic’s Robert Murray reports (Twitter link). Ravelo’s contract should be selected prior to the Cards’ game with the Marlins on Monday night. Yairo Munoz is headed to the paternity list, which will create a spot for Ravelo on the Cards’ 25-man roster, though a 40-man spot will still need to be created.
MLB.com doesn’t rank Ravelo as one of the Cardinals’ top 30 prospects, though the 27-year-old put up strong numbers during Spring Training this year, and then rebounded from an oblique injury to hit .333/.414/.543 with nine home runs over 249 PA for Triple-A Memphis. Speaking to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch last week, Cards president of baseball operations John Mozeliak cited Ravelo as “not a name I’d rule out” in regards to a promotion.
Ravelo has played mostly first base and left field in recent years, with some work as as right fielder as well. Since Paul Goldschmidt has first base spoken for in St. Louis, Ravelo seems likely to step into the corner outfield mix, though he is something of an imperfect fit on a roster already overloaded with right-handed bats. Of course, this assumes that Ravelo will be up in the majors for anything beyond a cup of coffee, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes that Jedd Gyorko is expected back from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Ravelo could very well find himself back in Memphis in 24 hours’ time, without having officially made his Major League debut.
A sixth-round pick for the White Sox in the 2010 draft, Ravelo has consistently hit for high averages and shown a lot of on-base skills in amassing a .301/.372/.444 slash line over 3383 career plate appearances in the minors. After spending his first five pro seasons in Chicago’s farm system, he was part of a notable trade in December 2014, going along with Marcus Semien, Josh Phegley and Chris Bassitt to the Athletics in exchange for Jeff Samardzija and Michael Ynoa. Ravelo originally came to the Cards on a minors contract in April 2017.
first person to point out why his AAA numbers are entirely irrelevant because of what division he plays in gets a gold star.
Memphis is a pitcher’s park.
You just did
The last piece of Rick Hahn’s second worst deal.
3 current MLB regulars and now whatever Ravelo is, for 1 year of Shark. Hahn is trash lol
Mozeliak is clueless.
You’re irrelevant
Still yawning on DeJong?
He’s earned the call based on his play in AAA.
I’m amazed he survived Season 8. Wasn’t he killed in Braavos?
brilliant comment
Nice worthless response. Mozeliak has no rhyme or reason to his call ups. This guy has nowhere to play, so once again, they will use another player and try to shove him into a position he can’t play. Irrelevant? Look in the mirror.
you cant upvote on mobile, that’s the main reason why i commented.
He’s a bench bat. Munoz is on paternity leave and as soon as he gets back, Ravelo goes back to Memphis. You really should pay attention.
Nick Stevens is my hero!! 20 years in the buiz and arguing in the comments section on the internet lolololololol
It is a hot bat that can be used as a pinch hitter. Most likely won’t even play. Who else do you want them to call up that you want missing ab’s in Memphis?
I’m not arguing. I’m correcting ignorance.
Wow. Can I just point out the God-complex going on here?
Holy Lord! And no I don’t mean you Nick.
You should start with your own.
Give em hell, Ron Hell!
I would suggest he is being showcased, no room for playing time on the Cards’ major league roster, but one game where it is doubtful he gets an AB isn’t much exposure. Not sure who needs a right-handed hitting first baseman, but the guy can hit, and he is accomplished defensively at first too. Not sure about his outfield D, my guess is just OK. Well, welcome to the Bigs Rangel Ravelo, you have an awesome name.
Wouldn’t it figure Edman would be demoted once Gyorko returns or do you think he’s up to stay awhile? He’s looked good during limited opportunities.
I honestly wish they’d just move on from Wong. Play Edman. This team isn’t going anywhere.
I am an Edman fan but Wong still plays. He is signed long term, his defense is superb, he has really progressed in his base-stealing, and is improving offensively. Yes, he can be frustrating, watching him flail at the plate, but if others in the lineup were pulling their weight then his numbers would play.
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Lots of long term deals. He should stay. Let Wacha find I-55 ans go get things straightened out.
Cabrera could car pool.
IMO I think he has been a lil undervalued,for some who don’t know much about him his bat gonna surprise ya
Just another reminder of how overmatched Rick Hahn is as GM. Not only did he massively overpay for a 1 year rent of Samardzija, his team off of 73 wins had no real need for Samardzija. Then he refused to trade him at the trade deadline. And then with the comp pick, he drafted relief pitcher.
Several years ago the oakland A’s had ravelo, muncy, renato nunez, Ryan Healy , and matt Olson as 1b types in their farm system. They dfa’d or released the first three, traded healy and only kept olson
he’s had ten years to “showcase” himself. but mo will sign him to an extension.