Cardinals calling up No. 3 prospect Báez, slugger to debut at Wrigley

The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up 23-year-old outfielder Joshua Báez, their No. 3 prospect and No. 59 overall per MLB Pipeline, for his Major League debut on Saturday at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. The move comes after St. Louis was shut out 3-0 by Chicago on Friday, with infielder César Prieto optioned to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding roster move. The Cardinals, sitting at 61-61, are hoping Báez can provide an offensive boost as they attempt to remain in contention in the National League Wild Card race.