The Cardinals optioned Prieto to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Prieto appeared in just two games since being recalled Aug. 30. The 27-year-old will head back to Triple-A, where he has slashed 308/.367/.505 with 12 homers and 43 RBI in 335 plate appearances. With Masyn Winn (thumb) coming off the IL, he will replace Prieto on the active roster.
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Cardinals' Cesar Prieto: Elevated to St. Louis
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The Cardinals recalled Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
Prieto will rejoin the big-league club for his third stint in the majors this season. In 79 games at Triple-A, the 27-year-old is slashing .308/.367/.505 with 12 homers and 43 RBI over 335 plate appearances. Prieto will replace the injured JJ Wetherholt (wrist) on the active roster.
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Cardinals' Cesar Prieto: Likely to be sent down to Triple-A
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Prieto is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The move will make room on the active roster for Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez, who will make his major-league debut against the Cubs on Saturday. Prieto was brought up from Triple-A on Aug. 4 but has gone 1-for-11 in five games since his promotion to the big leagues. He's been utilized as a depth piece in the infield but will see regular playing time in the minors.
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Cardinals' Cesar Prieto: Summoned from minors
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The Cardinals recalled Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Prieto is grabbing the roster spot vacated by Lars Nootbaar, who was traded to the Diamondbacks on Monday. The 27-year-old Prieto has slashed .307/.373/.517 with 12 homers in 2026 at Memphis but has gone just 1-for-23 in his brief chances at the major-league level the last two seasons. He'll likely be used primarily off the bench.
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Cardinals' Cesar Prieto: Sent down to minors
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The Cardinals optioned Prieto to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Prieto was promoted in early May and didn't play much, going hitless in 17 plate appearances. He'll see more regular reps at Memphis, where he's slashed .311/.357/.566 this season.
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Cardinals' Cesar Prieto: Back in big leagues
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The Cardinals recalled Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
St. Louis optioned infielder/outfielder Thomas Saggese to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Prieto has gotten off to a great start at Memphis this season, slashing .311/.357/.566 with six home runs over 28 contests. Slated to turn 27 on Sunday, Prieto can handle second base, third base and shortstop and will likely operate mainly as a reserve infielder.
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Cardinals' Cesar Prieto: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Cardinals optioned Prieto to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Prieto went 1-for-6 with five strikeouts during his first cup of coffee in the majors. He could get another opportunity before the end of this month but will head back to Memphis for now.
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Orioles' Cesar Prieto: Back from 7-day IL
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High-A Aberdeen activated Prieto (hamstring) from the 7-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against Hudson Valley.
He'll start at second base and bat sixth as he makes his return to the Aberdeen lineup following a two-week absence due to a strained right hamstring. Before picking up the injury, the 23-year-old slashed .328/.378/.701 with seven home runs and two stolen bases across 74 plate appearances with Aberdeen.
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Orioles' Cesar Prieto: Lands on injured list
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Prieto (hamstring) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Prieto sustained a Grade 1 right hamstring strain Friday and will miss at least a week due to the injury. However, the Orioles are optimistic that the 22-year-old will be back in action following a short-term stay on the injured list.
