BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Cardinals made several roster moves to bolster their depth, particularly on the pitching staff, coming off four consecutive one-run games that included back-to-back extra-inning outings.
They’ve also recalled their top-rated prospect from the minors in advance of Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants at Rickwood Field in Major League Baseball’s “Tribute to the Negro Leagues†showcase event.
The Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher Adam Kloffenstein from Triple-A Memphis and optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft to Memphis.
The club also announced that outfielder Victor Scott II has been added to the roster as their 27th player for Thursday night’s game.
Kloffenstein, who the Cardinals acquired last summer from the Toronto Blue Jays along with right-handed pitching prospect Sem Robberse in exchange for right-hander Jordan Hicks, has been starting for Memphis this season.
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Andre Pallante remains listed as the Cardinals’ starting pitcher for Thursday night. Kloffenstein’s first appearance will mark his major-league debut. This season, Kloffenstein has gone 4-4 with a 3.97 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in 77 innings.
Scott, who made the opening day roster out of spring training, is the club’s top-rated position player prospect.
In 45 games for Memphis, Scott was batting .194 with three home runs, 11 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. Last season, Scott tied for the minor league baseball lead in stolen bases with 94.