Player News
-
Saggese went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during the Cardinals' 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Saturday. Saturday marked Saggese's fourth game this season with at least three hits, two of which have come over his last three games. Saggese has started at shortstop in four consecutive games and will be the starter moving forward after Masyn Winn (knee) was shut down for the rest of the season. Saggese has gone 11-for-39 (.282) with four RBI, three doubles and a steal since Sept. 1.
-
Saggese will take over as the Cardinals' primary shortstop with Masyn Winn (knee) being shut down for the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. With Brendan Donovan back from the injured list and at second base Friday, Saggese had appeared set for his playing time to dip. However, he's now needed at shortstop, which should keep him in the lineup on a regular basis down the stretch. Saggese has been unable to capitalize on regular reps since the start of August, slashing just .262/.305/.311 with no home runs and a 40:7 K:BB.
-
Saggese went 3-for-4 with a steal, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Marlins. Saggese notched a base hit in each of his first three at-bats, though the exit velocity did not top 80 mph on any of his knocks. He's been making good contact in August with a .300 batting average in 15 games and figures to see extended playing time in the short term with Brendan Donovan (groin) on the injured list while Nolan Gorman mans third base in the absence of Nolan Arenado (shoulder).
-
Saggese will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Marlins. With Brendan Donovan (groin) landing on the injured list after sitting out each of the Cardinals' previous three contests, Saggese looks to have some short-term security in St. Louis' everyday lineup. Saggese will draw a ninth straight start Monday, after he went 9-for-30 (.300 average) with two RBI, three runs and one stolen base over the previous eight contests. However, Saggese has posted a .409 BABIP and a 0:8 BB:K during that eight-game stretch, so his overall production could look less appealing once his good fortune on balls in play inevitably takes a turn for the worse.
-
Saggese will bat seventh and play second base Friday against the Yankees, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Saggese was thrust into the starting nine late Friday afternoon after Brendan Donovan was scratched with a foot injury. Saggese will look to extend his six-game hit streak.
Recent Tweets
Stats
| Year | Team | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | STL | 82 | 275 | 25 | 71 | 2 | 25 | 16 | 83 | 3 | .258 |
| 2024 | STL | 18 | 49 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 0 | .204 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | KO | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/28 | @  |
4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/27 | @ |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/26 | @ |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/24 | @  |
4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/23 | @ |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9/22 | @ |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9/21 | vs  |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26 | vs  |
4:15 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | vs |
2:15 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | vs |
2:15 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | vs  |
7:45 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | vs |
7:45 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | vs |
1:15 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/03 | @  |
1:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |