Thomas Saggese is in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader with Boston.

Fantasy Impact

Saggese will start at second base and bat seventh against Boston. He will be making his first start of the season.

The Cardinals recalled infielder Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Saggese was hitting .286 with a home run through four games at Memphis. A corresponding roster move has not yet been announced.

Fantasy Impact

Saggese gets the call to St. Louis after a breakout minor league season in '24. He likely starts as infield depth, but his offensive potential makes him a speculative add in NL-only/deep leagues. Monitor his playing time and the corresponding move.

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis.

Fantasy Impact

Saggese was among 12 players re-assigned or optioned on Sunday as roster cuts continue, which has brought the Cardinals major league camp down to 31 players. He should open the season in Triple-A Memphis.

Thomas Saggese “looks like the odd man out” in his push for a Cardinals Opening Day roster spot, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Saggese’s path is clogged by a packed infield, thanks to the Cardinals holding onto Nolan Arenado—too many bats ahead of him for now, pointing him toward Triple-A Memphis to kick off 2025. Still, he could see St. Louis later in the season. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues might keep him on the watchlist, but he’s not a draft pick out of the gate.

Thomas Saggese is in the starting lineup for the Cardinals Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Saggese will start at second base and bat seventh against the Rockies. He is hitting .171, with one home run, and three RBI this season.