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Cardinals Prepare for Potential Catcher Absence, Call Up New Player

The St. Louis Cardinals have secured a backup catcher due to Pedro Pagés' potential unavailability. The team recalled another player from Memphis to fill the role.

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Posted 1d ago · Based on reporting by Google News — St. Louis Sports

St. Louis, MO — The St. Louis Cardinals have identified a potential replacement player if catcher Pedro Pagés is unable to play. The team is preparing for the possibility of Pagés missing time from the lineup.

To address this potential need, the Cardinals brought up a player from their Memphis affiliate. This move ensures the team has depth at the catcher position.

This development follows an announcement from Sports Illustrated regarding the team's readiness. Full reporting is available from the original source.

Editor's note: Dispatch Briefs are short summaries written by Missouri Dispatch editors with the assistance of AI tools, based on publicly available reporting from the cited source. We do not independently verify every detail; please consult the original source for the complete story.

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