Scouting Report: Cesar Prieto
St Louis Cardinals | 2B
Overall
Summary
César Prieto, a 31-year-old Cuban infielder, has been recalled to the MLB by the St. Louis Cardinals after an impressive Triple-A performance. In 28 games with Memphis (AAA), he posted a .311 batting average with 6 home runs and a .923 OPS. He was promoted on May 4, 2026, replacing Thomas Saggese who was demoted due to poor performance (.170 average). Prieto had a brief MLB debut last season with just 1 hit in 6 at-bats with 5 strikeouts. In his 2026 debut appearance on May 6, he grounded into a double play in a pinch-hit situation. The Cardinals are seeking bench depth and offensive production, and Prieto represents a potential upgrade over Saggese.
Strengths
- Excellent Triple-A performance (.311 BA, 6 HR, .923 OPS in 28 games)
- Strong April performance in Triple-A (.299 BA with 16 runs and 14 RBIs)
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