PASADENA, Calif. — In a move that is reminiscent of the bullpen reboot the Cardinals performed a year ago and is also a reminder of what they could not pull off at the trade deadline, the Cardinals placed a lefty on waivers and promoted a prospect in the same move Tuesday.
Junior Fernandez, one of the Cardinals' most impressive prospects this season, had his contract purchased and added to the 40-man roster Tuesday. He was also promoted to the majors and will join the team for its game in LA that night against the Dodgers.
To make room for him, the Cardinals placed Aldaberto Mejia on waivers, designating him for assignment.