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Sources: Cardinals recalling top prospect Jordan Walker, set to join team in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Looking to spur the offense and define their outfield as June begins, the Cardinals are revisiting their recent past and long-term future with one move.

Jordan Walker, the Cardinals' opening day starter in right field and their top prospect, is expected to be recalled from Class AAA Memphis and join the team in Pittsburgh, sources confirmed to the Post-Dispatch. He will be added to the active roster with a subsequent move made Thursday.

Walker, 21, homered and had two RBIs on Wednesday night in Omaha for the Triple-A Redbirds. His homer traveled 430 feet. In his past 15 games, he's hit .