Cardinals Promote Granillo, Siani Amid Roster Shakeup Before Brewers Series

The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively making roster moves to address recent struggles and bolster their lineup and bullpen. Jordan Walker returned from a wrist injury, leading to outfielder Michael Siani being optioned to Triple-A Memphis, though Siani was also recently recalled to serve as a defensive specialist and potential starter. The Cardinals promoted right-handed reliever Andre Granillo, who is making his MLB debut after a strong Triple-A performance with a 1.82 ERA and high strikeout rate, aiming to strengthen a bullpen that has struggled this season. Additionally, outfielder Ryan Vilade was designated for assignment due to poor offensive production. The team sits on the borderline of postseason contention and is considering internal options like top pitching prospect Quinn Matthews, who could be called up after the trade deadline, especially if the Cardinals trade veterans Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas to focus on youth. These moves reflect the Cardinals' intent to improve their playoff chances amid a challenging season.