St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker had the best game of his career on Sunday, going 5-for-5 with a homer, four runs scored, three RBI, and a stolen base. Walker improved his AVG from .143 to .195 and his OPS from .439 to .566 in this game alone. It's been a difficult season for the former top prospect, but perhaps a game like this will build confidence for the 22-year-old. He doesn't need to be added in fantasy yet, but he could be a good post-hype sleeper candidate next year.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been recalled from Triple-A on Friday. This move comes after outfielder Tommy Pham was designated for assignment. That being said, Walker is expected to play every day going forward, according to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals have high expectations for Walker that he hasn't quite lived up to yet. Last season, Walker did solid as he hit .276 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 117 games. In 2024, Walker is hitting .145 with four RBI in 24 games. He'll cover right field and bat seventh versus right-hander Marcus Stroman on Friday. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues don't need to rush to the waiver wire. It might be better to wait and see if Walker can bounce back at the plate before snagging him.

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled outfielder Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis on Friday and designated veteran outfielder Tommy Pham for assignment in a corresponding move. The Cardinals brought Walker up from the minors earlier in August as well, but he went just 1-for-11 in six games before being sent back to the farm. The 22-year-old right-handed slugger should be with St. Louis the rest of the year with rosters expanding in September, but he's likely to be on the short side of a platoon against left-handed pitchers. The former 21st overall pick in 2020 was once one of the team's top prospects and hit .276 with 16 home runs in 117 games in his rookie season in 2023, but he's slashed .145/.228/.232 in 24 big-league games in 2024 with 21 strikeouts and no homers. Walker will be looking to turn things around in the season's final month to gain some positive momentum for 2025.

The St. Louis Cardinals sent outfielder Jordan Walker back to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday in a series of moves by the team. Walker was 1-for-11 in three games after being called up and is hitting .145/.228/.232 with four RBI, and four runs scored in 69 at-bats between his two stints with the Cardinals. The Cardinals also released shortstop Brandon Crawford, who hit .169/.263/.282 with a homer, four RBI, and five runs scored in 71 at-bats. Fantasy managers should let go of any chance Walker can develop into his potential, at least for 2024. As for Crawford, the release could mark the end of his 14-year career that included three All-Star nods and three World Series titles with the San Francisco Giants.

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman and outfielder Jordan Walker are absent from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park as they try to avoid a sweep. Gorman will get a rest after starting in each of the last six games against right-handed pitching. Brendan Donovan will start at the keystone and bat fifth against Red right-hander Emilio Pagan. Walker started against a lefty on Monday after being recalled from Triple-A Memphis, but he's now been on the bench for two straight games against righties. Tommy Pham is starting in left field and batting eighth, while Lars Nootbaar is in right field and is hitting seventh versus Pagan. The 22-year-old Walker, once a top prospect for the Cardinals, will likely be limited to the short side of a platoon in St. Louis now that he's back in the big leagues.

The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up outfielder Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Walker has been red-hot at the plate in the month of August, hitting .349 with three home runs, two doubles, one triple, and five RBI. With Matt Carpenter (back) landing on the 10-day injured list, the Cardinals decided to call up their former No. 1 prospect on Monday. The 22-year-old struggled offensively in the majors this season, as he hit just .155 with four doubles and four RBI across 20 games. But the potential is there for him to break out following his strong numbers recently at Triple-A. He's worth an add in some 12-plus team leagues, given his upside in this St. Louis offense. Walker hit .276 with 16 HRs and 51 RBI across 117 games with the Cardinals in 2023.UPDATE: Walker is starting in right field and batting seventh on Monday against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker posted another multi-hit performance on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. This was his second straight game, tallying multiple hits and going deep. Since the start of the month, the 22-year-old has held a strong .349/.404/.674 line with 15 total hits, three doubles, three round-trippers, five RBI, and a 4:9 BB:K ratio. Since moving down to Triple-A, Walker has posted a .257 AVG, but his recent hot stretch could suggest he is turning the corner. Walker has struggled in the big leagues throughout his young career but could get another opportunity late in the summer if he continues to develop at Triple-A.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker currently has a .686 OPS in 53 games at Triple-A Memphis and is not even in the conversation for a promotion back to the big leagues after he was sent back to the farm at the end of April. The 22-year-old formers 21st overall pick in 2020 hit just .155 (9-for-58) with no home runs, four RBI and 18 strikeouts in 67 plate appearances in 20 games to begin the year before being demoted. Fantasy managers that were expecting a step forward in 2024 after he hit .276/.342/.445 with 16 homers, 51 RBI and seven stolen bases in 117 games in his rookie season in 2023 have been sorely disappointed. Lars Nootbaar returned from his latest injury on Monday and Tommy Edman (wrist) could be back early in the second half, which will make it even more difficult for Walker to get back in the mix in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals third base/outfield prospect Jordan Walker finally hit a home run for the Memphis Red Birds over the weekend. Walker was demoted from the big-league squad on April 24 after struggling and showing no power. Although it took over 100 at-bats, Walker went yard on Saturday. Although he is hitting a respectable .266 in 109 at-bats, his light tower power that he has displayed in the past hasn't shown up. Despite his decline in power, Walker, 22, had a solid rookie campaign in 2023 and managers should remain patient as he has some of the best power of anyone in the minor leagues. The hope is that Walker can carry this power momentum and that could lead to an eventual return to the big-league squad. For now, managers in dynasty leagues should remain patient with the young slugger, while redraft managers should scout Walker's progress.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. The former 21st overall pick in 2020 will head to the farm after opening the 2024 campaign with a weak .155/.239/.259 slash line with no home runs, four RBI, six walks and 18 strikeouts in 67 plate appearances over 20 games for the Red Birds. The 21-year-old will surely be back in St. Louis at some point, but he's going to need to work on some things in the minors first. Brendan Donovan is in left field and hitting leadoff on Wednesday, while rookie Michael Siani is in center field and batting ninth against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery. With Walker now in the minors, Alec Burleson and Ivan Herrera could see some more playing time in the outfield moving forward.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursdays Grapefruit League matchup versus the Houston Astros. The 21-year-old has been off to a slow start in his first 21 at-bats with that being his only homer to accompany three RBI, but there should be little concern from managers. At age 20, Walker held his own as one of the most highly touted prospects and hit .276 with 16 homers, 51 RBI and seven stolen bases. Walker remains one of the young stars on the rise and has light tower power coming out of his bat. With a full year under his belt to adjust to MLB pitching, Walker should continue to trend upwards. With an ADP of 140, Walker has the type of player profile that would be worth reaching for a few rounds earlier.

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Jordan Walker will look to turn things around on Monday when the club squares off against the Washington Nationals in the Grapefruit League. Over his first 13 at-bats this spring, the Georgia native has just one RBI and is hitting .154. The 21-year-old remains one of the top prospects in the game and will look to build off of a rookie season that saw many ups and downs. Ultimately, Walker finished with a .276 batting average to go along with 16 homers and 51 RBI in 117 games. Despite his slow start in limited at-bats this spring, managers should have plenty of patience. Remaining one of the best prospects and young power hitters in the game, Walker might fly under the radar in redraft leagues and is absolutely worth taking a chance on with his very high ceiling. In dynasty formats, managers should sit back and enjoy the show.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 3-for-4 on Sunday with an RBI double to beat the Reds 4-3. The 21-year-old rookie sensation had a solid season in 2023, producing a slash line of .276/.342/.445 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 117 games. In 420 trips to the plate, Walker struck out 104 times. However, the right-handed hitter should have a full-time role in the Cardinals lineup in 2024.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and a pair of runs scored in a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Walker has been on fire lately and he kept it going in Sunday's victory. He extended the Cards' lead to 3-1 with a laser shot home run to left field off Johan Oviedo in the bottom of the third inning. He would add his 15th double later in the contest as well and come around to score his second run. The 21-year-old rookie has been sizzling at the dish, perfect timing with the fantasy postseason getting underway. Over the last 15 contests (51 at-bats), Walker is rocking a .333/.407/.588 triple-slash line with three home runs and eight RBI. Overall, he's got a .274/.341/.453 batting line with 14 home runs, 42 RBI, and six stolen bases across 329 at-bats. He's really come into his own lately and should find himself creeping up draft boards next season.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is out of Saturday's starting lineup versus the New York Mets. The team has decided to give Walker a rest day after going hitless over the first two games of the series. The expectation is that Walker will be back in the lineup after his rest day on Saturday. In the meantime, Alec Burleson will cover right field, while Willson Contreras moves to the designated hitter spot versus right-hander Kodai Senga on Saturday.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker is out of the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's a normal day of rest for Walker. In his absence, Alec Burleson will make the start in right field and will bat sixth in the order against Rays right-hander Zack Littell. Walker got off to a scorching start early in his first big-league season before being demoted to the minors for a short stretch. Since returning on June 2, he's hit .255 (49-for-192) with eight home runs, eight doubles, 19 RBI, three stolen bases and 19 runs scored in 54 games (53 starts) for the Red Birds. The young outfielder has been worse since the All-Star break, going 17-for-81 (.210) with two homers, three doubles, five RBI, two steals and seven runs scored in 23 games (22 starts).

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker is taking a seat on Wednesday as the team faces the visiting Houston Astros. Walker isn't being benched because he's not producing. The 21-year-old rookie phenom is currently riding a 16-game hitting streak in which he's gone 21-for-55 (.382) with four home runs, three doubles, nine RBI, a stolen base and eight runs scored in 63 trips to the plate. Walker needs to be started in all lineups when he's on the field, as he's hitting a cool .303 (43-for-142) with six homers, 20 RBI and three stolen bases in his first 40 MLB games. Brendan Donovan is starting in left field and hitting leadoff, while Alec Burleson is the designated hitter and batting seventh against Astros right-hander Cristian Javier on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Walker is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. The 21-year-old didn't play on Wednesday and then had two off days to get better. Fantasy managers need to get the former first-rounder back into all starting lineups immediately. He's currently riding a 13-game hitting streak that has seen him go 18-for-45 (.400) with four home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, a stolen base and six runs scored. However, he is hitting a lowly .182 (4-for-22) with only one of his long balls against left-handers in 2023.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) is dealing with a bit of an illness, according to manager Oliver Marmol, which is why he wasn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. And with the Cardinals not playing again until Saturday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, there's a very good chance that fantasy managers will have Walker back on the field by then. The 21-year-old is one of the most dynamic young hitters in the game, and he's currently riding a 13-game hitting streak in which he's gone 18-for-45 (.400) with four home runs, three doubles, eight RBI and six runs scored. Fantasy managers can't wait to get him back into their lineups.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker will start Wednesday's contest against the Washington Nationals on the bench. It will be a regular day of rest for Walker, who is in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak. Over that 13-game stretch, he's gone 18-for-45 (.400) with four homers, three doubles, eight RBI, a stolen base, five walks and six runs scored in 51 trips to the plate. After a brief demotion to the minors, the 21-year-old former first-rounder has been as advertised, and he's now hitting over .300 on the season with six long balls, six doubles, 19 RBI and 15 runs scored in his first 37 big-league games. Walker is a must-start anytime he's in the lineup. Lars Nootbaar is in left field and batting third on Wednesday, while Dylan Carlson is in right and hitting seventh against Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams.