In a brief, three-sentence statement, the Cardinals announced Tuesday that they have voided the contract of outfielder Wagner Mateo.
Cardinals Official Site
The St. Louis Cardinals have voided the biggest contract they’ve ever presented to a Latin American free agent, citing the teenagers inability to pass a physical.
Cardinal Beat
Assuring that the St. Louis Cardinals still planned to be a presence in Latin America and acknowledging that Tuesday’s decision may be a setback for that venture, general manager John Mozeliak expressed disappointment that the biggest deal for the organization fell apart.
Cardinal Beat
The Cardinals have voided outfielder Wagner Mateo’s contract, citing "pre-existing injuries and physical defects" in a statement.
Baseball America
Wagner Mateo was the crown jewel of the Cardinals’ international signing efforts. The Cardinals celebrated the signing of the 16-year-old outfielder for $3.1 million with a press conference in the Dominican Republic when the international signing period began on July 2.
Baseball America
Record $3.1 million deal for 16-year-old Dominican outfielder terminated due to pre-existing eye condition.
The Cardinal Nation
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