Cardinals assign three players to Peoria Chiefs from MLB Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
On August 6, the St. Louis Cardinals sent three players to the Peoria Chiefs, their High-A affiliate. Among the players are Andrew Williamson, selected in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft, and Caden Ferraro, their third-round pick. Williamson, an outfielder, boasts a strong arm and power-hitting potential. Ferraro, who plays outfield and first base, achieved a.374 batting average during his college season at Texas Tech. The roster additions come as the Chiefs are in the midst of a 12-game homestand and currently sit fifth in the West Division of the high-A Midwest League.
- •Cardinals sent Andrew Williamson to Peoria Chiefs.
- •Caden Ferraro joins Chiefs after a strong college season.
- •Former California catcher Alex Birge also added to the team.
- •Peoria Chiefs are 5th in the Midwest League West Division.
- •They are on a 12-game homestand against Quad Cities.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals send three players to Peoria Chiefs, including two from MLB Draft
"The Peoria Chiefs got three players from the parent club St. Louis Cardinals, two of which were chosen high in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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