St. Louis rides a weekend series with San Francisco as they chase a wild-card spot, shaking up the roster with Pozo back from the concussion IL and Prieto sent down to Memphis while Contreras’ suspension starts. Pozo brings veteran catching depth (.242/.273/.392 in 2025 with 5 HR in 62 games) and could steal at-bats behind the plate during the window, while Prieto’s demotion tightens the middle-infield contingency as Donovan and Burleson cover infield spots.

These moves sharpen the Cards’ depth play for fantasy managers: Pozo’s bat-ready backup role, Donovan’s rehab-time upside, and Burleson’s IL exposure creating opportunities for call-ups or bench-heavy lineups. The Giants series itself becomes a critical test for whether St. Louis can extend its series-winning streak and make up ground in a crowded NL playoff race.