Cardinals’ Prospect Prieto Is Impressing in Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals made some excellent additions to the farm system at the trade deadline last season. The Cardinals’ prospect César Prieto was one that may have flown under the radar for some. However, he is showing now that he could be a key piece in the near future.

The young Cardinals’ infielder from Cuba is putting up  some impressive numbers so far. He is hitting .333 with 19 extra base hits, including seven homeruns. Additionally, he has racked up 27 RBI’s and has a .911 OPS for Triple-A Memphis.

Cardinals’ Prospect Prieto Key Addition in Flaherty Trade

Jack Flaherty was once considered the future ace for the Cardinals. Unfortunately for both the Cardinals and Flaherty, this never materialized. Seemingly, every time he got on track, his progress would be derailed by injury. After the Cardinals’ season went down the drain, it was a foregone conclusion that they would be moving the righty. There was never any doubt that he was going to test free agency, so it was a smart move by the organization to get what they could before he was gone.

Prieto was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles along with Drew Rom and Zack Showalter. Many fans looked at the pitchers they received in the trade and were unimpressed with the return. However, Prieto was the best player acquired in that deal and could make that trade look good. It will end up being a decent deal if he continues to hit like he has throughout his entire professional career.

Success in Baltimore’s Farm System Continues in Memphis