The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Jordan Walker from the 10-day injured list, adding him to their roster ahead of their return from the All-Star break. To accommodate Walker’s return, Thomas Saggese has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Walker's rehab stint included 10 games at Double-A Springfield, where he struggled initially, achieving only six hits in 38 at-bats. However, he finished strong with a four-game hitting streak that included two home runs.

Currently, Walker finds himself on a struggling Cardinals team with a .210 batting average and facing pressure as the trade deadline approaches. With multiple outfield prospects waiting in the wings, Walker must quickly improve his performance to avoid a fate similar to that of fellow former top prospect Dylan Carlson, who faced a similar situation last season.