Cardinals ascend in power rankings amid Triple-A prospect buzz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals have moved up to No. 10 in the power rankings following a strong early performance this season. Despite losing a series against the Kansas City Royals, the team's youth movement, featuring four rookies in the starting lineup, has generated excitement. Joshua Baez, the club's No. 3 prospect, is impressing in Triple-A with a.957 OPS and 24 home runs in 66 games. His potential promotion looms as the Cardinals navigate their outfield depth amid a successful start to their season.
- •Cardinals won two of three games against the Padres last week.
- •They lost the weekend series 1-2 to the Royals.
- •Joshua Baez is performing well at Triple-A with significant power numbers.
- •Four rookies have secured regular starting roles for the Cardinals.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals rise in power rankings as hot prospect looms in Triple-A
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