Zach Plesac has returned to affiliated baseball after signing a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, assigned to Triple-A Memphis. The right-handed pitcher had performed well in the Atlantic League, demonstrating his skills with a 2.84 ERA and a notable strikeout rate. Plesac is striving to recover from a disappointing season with the Angels, in which he struggled in both MLB and Triple-A. The Cardinals currently enjoy rotation stability, having used only six starters, but upcoming schedule pressures could prompt a shift in strategy, potentially involving a six-man rotation.
Zach Plesac, after a challenging 2024 season, has signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals, looking to revive his baseball career with Triple-A Memphis.
Despite a rough patch in the majors, Plesac showcased his potential in the Atlantic League, posting a 2.84 ERA which caught the attention of the Cardinals.
St. Louis has maintained excellent rotation health this season, having only used six starters, but may return to a six-man rotation due to a busy schedule ahead.
With a hectic schedule approaching and potential fatigue worries affecting Liberatore, the Cardinals may consider calling up pitching prospect Michael McGreevy to bolster the rotation.
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