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STL •
5 months ago
Any fantasy managers hoping for one player to emerge will be disappointed, which will likely make it hard to roster either player for the final month of the season. Crooks will start on Tuesday for the first time at Busch Stadium with Miles Mikolas on the mound.
Source: John Denton
STL •
5 months ago
Crooks took lefty reliever Sam Moll deep to right field for his first career hit in the seventh inning of this one. The 24-year-old backstop is an interesting fantasy prospect to monitor over the final month based on his offensive production in the upper minors over the last two seasons.
STL •
5 months ago
Crooks is making his first career start on Sunday after being brought up from Triple-A Memphis prior to Friday’s series opener. The 24-year-old backstop is an interesting fantasy prospect to monitor based on his offensive production in the upper minors over the last two seasons. There may be some speed bumps as he adjusts to life in the big leagues, but there’s an opportunity for him with the Cardinals since it looks like Iván Herrera’s future will be elsewhere on the diamond in an effort to keep him healthy.
Source: MLB.com
STL •
5 months ago
Crooks is up with Yohel Pozo placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. The 24-year-old has a chance to be the Cardinals’ catcher of the future, and those desperate for backstop help wouldn’t be insane for giving him a shot for this final month of the regular season. Just be prepared for bitter with the better.
STL •
5 months ago
Crooks and Prieto will get a chance to make their MLB debuts in the series against Cincinnati. They will replace Alec Burleson; who is hitting the injured list because of his ailing wrist, and Yohel Pozo due to a head-related injury. Both have a chance to be regulars someday in the majors, but their fantasy value for 2025 will be limited.
Source: Katie Woo