The Cardinals announced a series of roster moves Wednesday, perhaps most notably designating left-hander Rob Kaminsky for assignment. The Cards also reinstated Johan Oviedo from the Covid-19 injured list and recalled both infielder Max Schrock and righty Junior Fernandez from the alternate training site. Right-hander Nabil Crismatt and outfielder Lane Thomas were optioned to the alternate site in a pair of corresponding moves, while outfielder Justin Williams is up from the alternate site as the 29th man for today’s doubleheader.
Kaminsky, a former first-round pick of the Cardinals (28th overall in 2013) made his Major League debut as a 26-year-old this season. He didn’t take the most direct route, as he was traded to the Indians for Brandon Moss several years ago, eventually released in Cleveland and returned to the Cards on a minor league deal. The rocky journey likely only made his return to the organization and 2020 MLB debut that much sweeter for Kaminsky, but it appears his time in the big leagues will be short-lived — at least in this go-around.
Kaminsky tossed 4 2/3 innings of relief for the Cards this year, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a pair of walks with three strikeouts and a 60 percent ground-ball rate. The Cards can’t explore trades involving him at this point, so if they hope to keep Kaminsky in the organization, they’ll have to count on him clearing outright waivers. Kaminsky wouldn’t be postseason-eligible if another club claimed him, but he can be controlled through at least the 2026 season if a team was impressed by his big league work in a limited sample this year.
why Kaminsky over Crismatt?
I was hoping to see him get a few more looks but they must have faith in KK, Cabrera, Gomber and Miller from the left side
Because Crismatt just pitched
Justin Williams!! Now he gets a chance?!
Mets—grab Kaminsky!
Can Justin Williams get at bat #2?
At this point, I would like them to start him several games in RF and see what he does. Not much season left and he won’t have to do much to be an improvement
DePoto will be right there to grab him, if he can.
I hope so too
Giants should go shopping.
Flurry as oppose to Avalanche?
Fleury was mostly with the Flames.
Not according to my meteorologist