Masyn Winn, A Top Prospect, Called Up By The St. Louis Cardinals
Masyn Winn, the top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, was called up from the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, according to the franchise.
Masyn Winn, the top prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, was called up from the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, according to the franchise.
On Thursday night, the Cardinals made the announcement. In a related move, they put infielder Lars Nootbaar, who had suffered a lower abdominal contusion, on the 10-day disabled list.
As reported by MLB.com, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol remarked. “He’s ready to come up, and he’s ready to win — that’s how I would describe it.” “Our organization has done a nice job of developing all these young guys into winning players.”
The second-round choice of the 2020 MLB Draft was Winn, who is 21. In 105 games this season for the Redbirds, he hit.288 with 18 home runs, 61 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases.
Throughout 322 games over three minor league seasons, he batted.272 with 35 home runs, 168 RBIs, and 92 stolen bases. With 99 runs scored this season, Winn set the minor league record. He tied for second place in Triple-A with 128 hits.
He is the No. 32 prospect in MLB. Masyn Winn is regarded as a two-way player with exceptional quickness and strength in his arm.
The Milwaukee Brewers (65-57), who are now in first place in the National League Central, are 11 games ahead of the Cardinals (54-68). Since joining the division in 1994, they’ve never placed bottom.
At 8:15 p.m. EDT on Friday, they will meet the New York Mets (56-66) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Winn will don the number 0 uniform.