Cardinals acquire T.J. Zeuch from Blue Jays

The Cardinals have reportedly acquired right-hander T.J. Zeuch from the Blue Jays, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Zeuch was recently designated for assignment.

St. Louis has been extremely active in the waiver market, already snagging T.J. McFarland and Justin Miller from the Nationals. Zeuch, however, brings the ability to log innings in the rotation. That fits a particular need for the Cardinals, who currently have four starters on the injured list (Jack Flaherty, Miles Mikolas, Carlos Martinez, Dakota Hudson).

Zeuch has been fairly reliable, for what he provides. Basically, Zeuch offers innings and groundballs. He figured to be a popular target on the waiver wire given his relatively reliable production, pedigree as a former first-round draft pick and contract, as he not only is pre-arbitration but also comes with two options remaining. The Cardinals also had a 40-man roster spot open after losing Roel Ramirez off waivers to the Mets.