Cardinals DFA Tink Hence, Call Up Quinn Mathews for Toronto Debut
St. Louis clears 40-man and active roster space via two moves as top pitching prospect Quinn Mathews is set to debut against the Blue Jays.
The Cardinals have designated Tink Hence for assignment to create a 40-man roster spot for Quinn Mathews. Matt Svanson was optioned to clear a spot on the active roster. Mathews, a highly regarded pitching prospect, is scheduled to make his MLB debut today in Toronto against the Blue Jays. The moves were confirmed by the team and reported by Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold.
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