Scott Sent Down as Church Returns

Cardinals send struggling outfielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis despite his clutch bunt in Sunday’s win, making room for returning star Nathan Church — who’s poised to rejoin the lineup after a shoulder injury. Scott, 25, has underperformed at the plate (.194 batting average, low OBP) despite elite defense, while Church, also 25, was having a solid rookie season before his injury and is set to help bolster a crowded outfield with Lars Nootbaar, Jordan Walker, and Church back in action. It’s a clear performance-driven move: Scott needs time to refine his bat in the minors, while the Cardinals welcome back a key contributor as they head into a crucial road series against the Mets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/80538103f4fe26fa