The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have selected the contracts of left-hander pitcher Genesis Cabrera (pronounced hen-e-sis), right-handed pitcher Ryan Helsley, outfielder Lane Thomas and infielder Ramón Urías from Memphis (AAA). The team also announced that they have designated for assignment right-handed pitchers Conner Greene and Derian Gonzalez. Today's transactions currently place the team's 40-man Major League roster at 40 players.
St. Louis Official Site
The annual deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft came with some significant roster rejiggering for the Cardinals, who backpedaled on two players they chose to protect last year, safeguarded two ascending talents and hinted at the chance of two others playing significant 2018 roles at the big league level.
St. Louis Official Site
To make room on the 40-man roster for four talents the Cardinals did not want to lose in the Rule 5 draft, the Cardinals first had to risk losing two minor-league pitchers who they protected a year ago.
Bird Land
The St. Louis Cardinals made six roster moves, adding four players to the 40-man major league roster and designating two players for assignment in advance of Tuesday’s reserve list deadline.
Fox Sports Midwest
The Cardinals have added four players to their 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday's deadline to protect players from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. The Cardinals selected the contracts of RHP Ryan Helsley, LHP Genesis Cabrera, OF Lane Thomas and INF Ramon Urias, ensuring they couldn't be scooped up by another team in next month's draft.
KMOV
Two hard-throwing pitchers who could find themselves as part of the Cardinals’ bullpen next season were among four players added to the team’s 40-man roster on Tuesday.
STL Sports Page
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