Cardinals plan to promote Joshua Báez on Saturday
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Key Points:
- Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez, a 23-year-old power-hitting outfielder, is expected to be promoted after August 14 without losing rookie eligibility, providing a boost to the team's lineup and fantasy baseball managers.
- Báez has demonstrated elite power and speed, with 31 home runs and 77 RBIs this season, though his batting average (.244) and strikeout rate (around 27-31%) remain areas for improvement.
- Despite recent struggles and high strikeout rates, Báez's combination of home run power and stolen bases makes him a valuable fantasy asset and a likely immediate impact player upon promotion.
- Currently, the Cardinals are using Bryan Torres as their primary left fielder following Lars Nootbaar's trade, but Báez's arrival is anticipated to strengthen the outfield options later in the season.
- Báez has shown streaky performance patterns, including a strong June, but ongoing contact issues have delayed his major league debut, which is now expected to come in the final stretch of the season.
