ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals launched veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford and reinstated infielder Matt Carpenter from the injured checklist Tuesday.
Crawford, a four-time Gold Glove winner and three-time All-Star in 13 seasons with the San Francisco Giants, hit .169 with a homer and 4 RBIs in 80 plate appearances for the Cardinals this season. He final performed Aug. 10.
“I’ve an unbelievable quantity of respect for Crawford, for his profession, what he did away from right here, but additionally what he dropped at the desk whereas he was right here,” Cardinals supervisor Oliver Marmol stated. “I do know many could take a look at it and go, ‘He wasn’t on the sector a complete lot’ … however you are lacking a giant a part of what makes the crew a crew, and his steadiness and total mentality and the best way he goes about his enterprise introduced a ton to the desk.”
Crawford, 37, was signed as a free agent this offseason to again up rookie Masyn Winn, who has been having a powerful season as St. Louis’ common leadoff hitter. That meant fewer alternatives for Crawford.
“It is by no means straightforward,” Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak stated. “This can be a powerful enterprise. … We tried. We actually wished to see him end the season with us and get by means of it, however there’s plenty of calls for on our roster proper now.”
Carpenter had been sidelined with a decrease again pressure. He entered Tuesday hitting .255 with three homers and 11 RBIs in a utility function, after which homered as a pinch hitter with Lars Nootbaar aboard within the eighth inning to get the Cardinals inside one in Tuesday evening’s 3-2 loss to NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
The Cardinals additionally optioned outfielder Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis and recalled infielder Luken Baker forward of Tuesday evening’s recreation.
The Related Press contributed to this report.