The Cardinals optioned Prieto to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. Prieto was promoted in early May and didn't play much, going hitless in 17 plate appearances. He'll see more regular reps at Memphis, where he's slashed .311/.357/.566 this season.
Cesar Prieto: Everything you need to know
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César Prieto Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/6W 10-2400000000020003/2W 3-2100000000020002/28W 10-2412010120030062/26W 9-4200000000020002/24L 6-1300000000040002/22W 6-530000002002000
Preseason Totals 1712010140015006 -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB5/23W 3-1300000000020005/20L 7-0400000000020005/19W 9-6200000000010005/17L 2-0000000000000005/8W 6-0400000000040005/6L 6-210000000000000
Regular Season Totals 140000000009000
César Prieto Splits 2026
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SplitsHRRBIHAVG1B2B3BBBHBPSBCSTBOBP
Overall 0000.000000000000.000Away 0000.000000000000.000Home 0000.000000000000.000Night 0000.000000000000.000Day 0000.000000000000.000May 0000.000000000000.000Opponent vs MIL 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs PIT 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs CIN 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs SD 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs KC 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Venue @ San Diego 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 @ St. Louis 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 @ Cincinnati 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
César Prieto Player Profile
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Cesar Prieto: Breaking News
Back in big leagues
The Cardinals recalled Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Monday. St. Louis optioned infielder/outfielder Thomas Saggese to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Prieto has gotten off to a great start at Memphis this season, slashing .311/.357/.566 with six home runs over 28 contests. Slated to turn 27 on Sunday, Prieto can handle second base, third base and shortstop and will likely operate mainly as a reserve infielder.
Moved to minors
The Cardinals optioned Prieto to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Prieto has struggled at the plate this spring, going just 2-for-17 over six games in the Grapefruit League. With his quest for an Opening Day roster spot now over, the 26-year-old infielder will aim to get back on track in Memphis, where he slashed .301/.363/.457 in 516 plate appearances last season.