The Cardinals announced that they have selected left-hander Connor Thomas to their 40-man roster. That protects him from being selected in the upcoming Rule 5 draft.
A fifth-round selection out of Georgia Tech in 2019, Thomas spent the entire season with Triple-A Memphis. He started 25 of his 28 outings, tossing 135 innings of 5.47 ERA ball. He only punched out 17.9% of opponents, but he induced grounders on over half the batted balls he allowed and has excellent control. The Cardinals have valued that kind of strike-throwing and grounder ability on their pitching staff, thanks in large part to the strong infield defense behind them.
The 24-year-old can serve as rotation or long relief depth for the Cards. He’s the only prospect St. Louis protected from the Rule 5 draft, bringing their 40-man roster count to 39.
Wrong Connor Thomas got linked, by the way.
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No surprise here, Connor Thomas was very good in the Arizona Fall League. I’d expect to see him in spring training to compete for a bullpen spot at the very least? If the rotation isn’t addressed maybe even for the 5th starting spot?
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It’s a stretch for him to make the rotation.
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I doubt he will make the rotation. At least not to begin the year.
The only prospect?
Only prospect. It might be a stretch for him to make the rotation? Injuries could push him into plans especially if they don’t address the rotation?
it was reported that st louis was looking for higher swing and miss pitchers. they need to make there minds up.
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Yeah thats why they added the fall leagues top strikeout guy to their 40-man u dip.
Now we have our Ace, we just need another slugger. I heard there is an interest in Matt Carpenter. Get er done Mo!
For the love of God ! No Matt Carpenter!
He just finished tearing up the Arizona Fall League as their pitcher of the season.. Ks per 9 way up and changed his pitch mix.