The All-Star break not only provided major league players the opportunity to reset, but it had the same effect on each organization's minor league system too. For the Cardinals, in particular, Class AAA Memphis, AA Springfield, High-A Peoria and Low-A Palm Beach all had a week without competition, giving each respective program a chance to catch its breath. At the same time, players within each of those teams also took a moment to refresh themselves, preparing themselves for the second-half grind to come.
For some prospects, the break also offered a time of reflection, especially for those who are still trying to live up to expectations set for them ahead of the season. As the second half of the season gets going, here's a dive into a few of those prospects within the Cardinals' organization who could experience a bounce-back second half to flip the script on their season thus far. Class AAA Memphis: SS Thomas Saggese Entering the season on the heels of a 2023 campaign during which he won Texas League MVP with Class AA Springfield, expectations were at an all-time high for Thomas Saggese.
However, the transition to Class AAA Memphis has been challenging. Saggese started the season with an average April, during which he slashed .272/.
333/.407 in 21 games. But when the calendar flipped to May, the shortstop's production plunged.
The Cardinals' fourth-ranked prospect batted .210 with a .268 on-base percentage, 15 extra-base hits and 21 RBIs in 47 games between May and June.
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