Cardinals’ Young Star Walks Away | St. Louis News

Baseball’s wild ride this month: Cardinals’ 23-year-old prospect Christian Martin shocks fans by retiring, just the second such exit this month for a player that young. Martin, a Virginia Tech draft pick with speed and power, showed flashes in the minors before calling it quits. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Tai Peete, ranked 17th in the system, is activated off the IL after injuries sidelined him — a promising bat ready to shine again. One out, one in — baseball’s constant churn in motion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/071e50feb5e95052