Cardinals Swap Outfielders: Pereira Up, Velázquez DFA'd
St. Louis officially added Everson Pereira to the active roster while designating Nelson Velázquez for assignment in a same-day roster move.
The St. Louis Cardinals have added outfielder Everson Pereira to their 26-player active roster. To make room, outfielder Nelson Velázquez has been designated for assignment. The move was announced directly by the Cardinals' official club account, confirming it as an official transaction. Velázquez now faces a 10-day window in which he can be traded, released, or claimed on waivers.
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