Worth a look, was a top 100 prospect a couple years ago, but had a flexor injury then Tommy John and started back later this season again (and wasn’t great, but again just came off TJS)
Spin based reliever to my eyes.
This is a solid off-season start to adding great baseball names. I hope they can bank on Chase in the future.
The Cardinals farm system was defined by its depth, built up through positive development from stars in the system, breakouts galore, a strong 2026 Draft class and notable Trade Deadline acquisitions. But when considering how to rank a system that felt like it was growing in talent by the month, one piece of feedback was always consistent:
Can't stay healthy, most think he will be a reliever because of the inability to stay healthy as a starter, but letting him go three right away seems like they'll keep him a starter for now.
Re: Minor League News 2026
Posted: October 13 26, 7:29 pm
by CardsofSTL
Re: Minor League News 2026
Posted: October 15 26, 10:52 am
by jagtrader
I encourage people to listen to Goold’s latest podcast. Geoff Pontes of Baseball America is very bullish on the system and the Cardinals ability to compete now.
If they, you know, try.
Re: Re: Minor League News 2026
Posted: October 15 26, 5:54 pm
by Felix The Cat
This popped up in my feed but I haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet in its entirety.
There's a section on Tanner Franklin's fastball and cutter.