Cardinals promote Crooks, Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis
The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted catching prospect Jimmy Crooks and outfielder Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis. Crooks, who has hit 13 homers in 39 games, will serve as the No. 2 catcher behind Iván Herrera. Velázquez has also been performing well, contributing seven homers and 22 RBIs in 40 games.
- ▪The Cardinals promoted Jimmy Crooks and Nelson Velázquez from Triple-A Memphis.
- ▪Crooks has hit .262 with 29 RBIs and 13 homers in 39 games.
- ▪Velázquez has played in 40 games, hitting .232 with seven homers.
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