The Cardinals will promote outfielder Joshua Baez from Triple-A Memphis, and he is expected to be in the starting lineup on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Baez, 23, is currently hitting .256 with 79 runs, 105 hits, 22 doubles, 3 triples, 34 home runs, 90 RBI’s, 21 stolen bases, and 37 walks in 2026. The runs, home runs, and RBI’s are all career highs for Baez.

Baez had career highs in hits (120), doubles (23), stolen bases (54), and walks (59) in 2025, combined between High-A Peoria and Double-A Springfield.

Baez currently ranks as the Cardinals 3rd best prospect.

Overall, Baez is currently in his 6th minor league season. Baez has played 452 games with 279 runs, 397 hits, 88 doubles, 12 triples, 78 home runs, 275 RBI’s, 149 stolen bases, 203 walks, and a .251 batting average.

Baez still needs to improve on a few things, but it will be nice seeing what he can do in the MLB. It will also be great having Jon Jay working with Baez on his defense.