Cardinals activate Everson Pereira for Saturday's game against Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Everson Pereira makes his St. Louis Cardinals debut on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Just two days after being claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, Pereira starts in left field and bats ninth. The Cardinals look to secure their third consecutive victory after a 3-2 win over the Rockies in the series opener. Pereira comes off a productive showing with the White Sox, where he hit.225 with four home runs in 27 games. Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for St. Louis as they aim to improve their standing in the NL playoff race.
- •Everson Pereira debuts with Cardinals on August 8, 2026
- •Pereira claimed off waivers from the White Sox
- •Cardinals aim for third straight win against Rockies
- •St. Louis won the series opener 3-2
- •Matthew Liberatore starts for the Cardinals
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals waste no time with Everson Pereira for Saturday night at Busch
"Two days after claiming Everson Pereira off waivers, the Cardinals are giving their newest addition an immediate opportunity.
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