Monday, November 20, 2017

Cardinals Add Austin Gomber, Derian Gonzalez, Oscar Mercado, & Tyler O'Neill To 40-Man Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have purchased the contracts of left-hander pitcher Austin Gomber, right-handed pitcher Derian Gonzalez and outfielders Oscar Mercado and Tyler O'Neill. All four players have been added to the team's 40-man Major League roster which currently stands at 39.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals added three of their top 18 prospects -- outfielder Tyler O'Neill (No. 4), left-hander Austin Gomber (No. 15) and outfielder Oscar Mercado (No. 18) -- as well as right-hander Derian Gonzalez to the 40-man roster on Monday in order to protect all four from being exposed in next month's Rule 5 Draft. Clubs had until 7 p.m. CT to protect Rule 5-eligible players.
St. Louis Official Site

The St. Louis Cardinals have one spot remaining on their 40-man major league roster after purchasing the contracts of pitchers Austin Gomber and Derian Gonzalez and outfielders Oscar Mercado and Tyler O’Neill and adding all four players to the roster.
Fox Sports Midwest

The Cardinals announced Monday the additions of four players to the team’s 40-man roster ahead of the pre-Rule 5 Draft roster deadline. Pitchers Austin Gomber and Derian Gonzalez were added along with outfielders Oscar Mercado and Tyler O’Neill, protecting each from being eligible for selection in the Rule 5 Draft, which takes place next month at the Baseball Winter Meetings. After these additions, the Cardinals 40-man roster stands at 39 players.
KMOV

Ahead of tonight’s 7pm deadline to set the 40-man roster, the St. Louis Cardinals have announced four roster moves as the team has purchased the contracts of pitchers Austin Gomber and Derian Gonzales and outfielders Oscar Mercado and Tyler O’Neill.
STL Baseball Weekly

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