Blaze Jordan Makes MLB Debut as Gorman Heads to Minors
WHO:
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan, a 23-year-old infielder, was called up by the St. Louis Cardinals.
MLB.com - Nolan Gorman, a 26-year-old infielder, was optioned to Triple-A Memphis.
MLB.com - Chris Roycroft, a 28-year-old right-handed pitcher, was recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
MLB.com - Hunter Dobbins, a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher, was optioned to Memphis.
MLB.com - Ramón Urías was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan made his Major League debut, batting eighth and playing third base against the Minnesota Twins.
MLB.com - Jordan has a batting average of .313, an on-base percentage of .373, and a slugging percentage of .548 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 57 games for Triple-A Memphis.
MLB.com - Gorman has a batting average of .194, an on-base percentage of .279, and a slugging percentage of .318 with seven home runs and 26 RBIs in 62 games.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The roster moves took place within the St. Louis Cardinals organization, specifically involving Triple-A Memphis and the Major League team.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Blaze Jordan was called up on a Friday.
MLB.com - Jordan was acquired from Boston at last season's Trade Deadline.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Cardinals made these roster moves to accommodate Blaze Jordan on the team's 40-man roster.
HOW:
MLB.com - Jordan was selected from Triple-A Memphis, where he had been performing well, to join the Major League roster.
(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:28 UTC)
Blaze Jordan has been called up by the St. Louis Cardinals and made his Major League debut, batting eighth and playing third base against the Minnesota Twins. In a series of roster moves, Nolan Gorman was optioned to Triple-A Memphis, while Chris Roycroft was recalled from the same team, and Ramón Urías was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Jordan, who was acquired from Boston at last season's Trade Deadline, had an impressive performance in Triple-A with a batting average of .313, 11 home runs, and 35 RBIs in 57 games.