Tink Hence, once a promising prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, has fallen off MLB.com's Top 100 Prospect List after struggling with injuries. Once ranked at No. 76, he is now sidelined due to a rib cage strain sustained in spring training, which has prevented him from pitching consistently. Despite impressive stats at Double-A Springfield, including a 2.71 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 79.2 innings, his inability to stay healthy has led to serious concerns about his future in the majors.

In brighter news for the Cardinals, JJ Wetherholt has seen significant improvement, climbing from No. 23 to No. 20 on the Top 100 list, thanks to a strong start to the season. The 22-year-old shortstop has excelled with a .290 average over 22 games, showcasing his potential as a future star. Additionally, Quinn Mathews, the Cardinals' No. 2 prospect, has maintained a place on the list despite being inactive due to injury.