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Daniel Descalso | Second Baseman

Team:	St Louis Cardinals
Age / DOB:	(26) / 10/19/1986
Ht / Wt:	5'10' / 190
Bats / Throws:	Left / Right
Contract:	view contract details [x] 1 year/$0.414M (2011)
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Daniel Descalso went 3-for-3 with his first career grand slam and an RBI double in the Cardinals' 10-2 rout of the Padres on Tuesday.

Descalso's slam followed an intentional walk to Jon Jay. Descalso entered the game with an ugly .197/.265/.289 line, and he probably wouldn't have been in the lineup if not for David Freese's thumb injury. The home run was his seventh in 813 major league at-bats. May 22 - 1:27 AM

Daniel Descalso hits first ever grand slam
May 22 - 1:27 AM
Descalso batting .167/.236/.258 over 72 PA
May 9 - 10:46 AM
Descalso collects 4 hits in 16-inning loss
Apr 4 - 3:21 AM
Daniel Descalso goes 2-for-3 against Nats
Mar 27 - 3:50 PM

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Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso is batting just .167/.236/.258 through his first 72 plate appearances this season.

Matt Carpenter has been a standout this year at second base, which has limited Descalso's ability to get regular playing time. He carries zero fantasy relevance.

May 9 - 10:46 AM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso went 4-for-7 with a double, a pair of RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-9, 16-inning marathon loss in Arizona.

Descalso could only watch Cliff Pennington's game-winning single scorch past him in the bottom of the 16th, but he certainly did more than his share to keep the game going as long as it did. In his third consecutive start, Descalso shrugged off a pair of off-nights (1-for-7 to begin the season) to lead St. Louis' offense. As long as David Freese (back) is out, he's worth starting in NL-only leagues. Expect him to improve on last year's .227/.303/.324 slash line.

Apr 4 - 3:21 AM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored against the Nationals on Wednesday.

Descalso played third base today, but it sounds like he'll shift back to second, with Matt Carpenter at third, while David Freese (back) sits out the first week or two of the season. Descalso figures to slide into a utility role afterwards.

Mar 27 - 3:50 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso went 2-for-2 with a walk and two RBI against the Astros on Friday.

While we'd prefer to see Matt Carpenter win the job, Descalso is the favorite to start at second base for the Cardinals. He won't offer a lot of offense, though he should improve on last year's .227/.303/.324 line.

Mar 1 - 5:12 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said that Daniel Descalso is the leading candidate to start at second base.

Descalso is capable of playing third base and even shortstop, but will come into spring training with the second base job as his to lose. He batted just .227/.303/.324 with four home runs and 10 triples in 426 plate appearances last season. Descalso will face competition from Matt Carpenter, who the Cards will try out at second base. Kolten Wong could be an option at some point in 2013 but is expected to begin the year at Triple-A.

Source: B.J. Rains on Twitter

Jan 19 - 12:48 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso homered and smashed a game-tying two-run single in the ninth inning on Friday, leading the Cardinals back from the brink of elimination to defeat the Nationals 9-7 in the decisive Game 5 of the NLDS.

Descalso finished the night 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI. He clubbed a solo home run off Tyler Clippard leading off the eighth inning, cutting the Nationals lead to 6-5. He then stepped to the dish in a critical situation in the ninth inning against Drew Storen with the bases loaded and two outs, while trailing 7-5, and he came through with a game-tying two-run single. Pete Kozma then followed with his own epic contribution, smashing a two-run single to right to take a 9-7 advantage, leading the Cardinals back to the NLCS where they'll open a series against the Giants on Sunday.

Sat, Oct 13, 2012 12:35:00 AM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

He also drew a walk, reaching base in three of four trips to the plate. Descalso is batting just .221 this season but has enjoyed a couple nice games recently. The Cards' new shortstop had a big two-run homer on Sunday.

Tue, Sep 4, 2012 11:09:00 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso smacked a two-run homer as the Nationals fell to the Cardinals on Sunday.

He finished the afternoon 1-for-4. His two-run blast came off Sean Burnett in the seventh inning, evening the score at 2-2. On the season, he's been largely unremarkable, hitting .220/.294/.321 with four homers and 19 RBI over 296 at-bats.

Sun, Sep 2, 2012 04:54:00 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Daniel Descalso will start at second base "most days."

Descalso is batting just .234/.313/.337 this season, but the Cards love what he can do defensively. "Descalso will be in there most days the way he has been playing," Matheny said. "He is a pretty special player defensively." Skip Schumaker and Ryan Jackson will also be mixed in at second, but is appears that Descalso will be the main guy going forward.

Source: Brian Walton on Twitter

Sun, Aug 12, 2012 12:32:00 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple against the Brewers on Sunday night.

Descalso is playing regularly of late, and he ended up going 6-for-10 with three RBI in the series sweep of the Brewers. The triple was his fifth to go along with seven doubles and three homers in 236 at-bats. Descalso doesn't have the power or speed to be all that useful in fantasy leagues, but with his defense, he's an asset to the St. Louis infield.

Sun, Aug 5, 2012 11:37:00 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso started at second base Sunday for the sixth time in the Cardinals' last seven games.

Descalso is a better defender than Tyler Greene and is now hitting better than his primary competition for starts at second base. Neither player carries fantasy value.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mon, Jun 25, 2012 09:59:00 AM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso reached base three times and scored two runs against the Dodgers on Sunday night.

Descalso hasn't been playing much of late, and it will likely take more than one good game to change that. Tyler Greene and Skip Schumaker have both outhit him so far.

Sun, May 20, 2012 11:17:00 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso hit his first home run of the season to help the Cardinals beat the Pirates 4-1 on Friday.

Descalso finished the night 1-for-4 with that solo blast off of Jared Hughes in the ninth inning. He's only hitting .200 (8-for-40) on the season, but with Tyler Greene also struggling perhaps this long ball will give Descalso a leg up in the second base competition.

Fri, Apr 20, 2012 09:55:00 PM

Daniel Descalso - 2B - Cardinals

Daniel Descalso will start at second base on Opening Night Wednesday against the Marlins.

Tyler Greene should still get plenty of playing time on the St. Louis infield this season, but it seems that Descalso will get first crack at the everyday second base gig.

Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter

Tue, Apr 3, 2012 04:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Yadier Molina
	2	Tony Cruz
1B	1	Allen Craig
	2	Matt Adams
2B	1	Matt Carpenter
	2	Daniel Descalso
SS	1	Pete Kozma
	2	Rafael Furcal D.L. Cardinals transferred SS Rafael Furcal from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the addition of Carlos Martinez. Furcal is out for the season following Tommy John surgery. May 3
3B	1	David Freese Sidelined David Freese (thumb) is out of the Cardinals' lineup again Wednesday. He's now missed three straight games due to swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. The Cards are worried that cut could split open, so they're playing things cautiously. Freese could be back in there Friday after the off day Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at third again Wednesday, with Daniel Descalso covering second. May 22
	2	Ty Wigginton
LF	1	Matt Holliday
CF	1	Jon Jay
	2	Shane Robinson
RF	1	Carlos Beltran
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Adam Wainwright
	2	Jaime Garcia D.L. Jaime Garcia was diagnosed with a 30-40 percent tear of the labrum in his left shoulder. Dr. James Andrews recommended surgery and reportedly expressed amazement that Garcia pitched as well as he did earlier this season under the circumstances. The Cardinals' team doctor will perform the shoulder procedure. It's safe to say that Garcia will not contribute in a meaningful way for the rest of the 2013 season. May 22
	3	Jake Westbrook D.L. Jake Westbrook had to stop his bullpen session Wednesday after 20 pitches due to pain in his right elbow. Well, that's not good. Westbrook felt fine while playing catch, but this was the first time since landing on the disabled list that he tried to throw from a mound. The right-hander isn't sure what the next step is, but obviously he's not going to be back anytime soon. May 22
	4	Lance Lynn
	5	Shelby Miller
	6	Chris Carpenter D.L. CBS Sports' Scott Miller reports that the Cardinals are hoping that Chris Carpenter (shoulder, neck) is able to join the starting rotation in late June or early July. Carpenter was originally considered unlikely to pitch this season due to a lingering nerve condition in his shoulder and neck. However, he has been encouraged by his throwing program and has suddenly progressed from an option for the bullpen to the starting rotation. The 38-year-old has already stretched himself out to 80 pitches and could begin facing live hitters next week if all goes well. The Cardinals aren't counting on anything, but his unexpected return would provide a major boost for a club which will likely be missing Jaime Garcia (shoulder) for a while. May 22
	7	John Gast
	8	Tyler Lyons
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Edward Mujica
	2	Trevor Rosenthal
	3	Randy Choate
	4	Carlos Martinez
	5	Joe Kelly
	6	Fernando Salas D.L. Cardinals placed RHP Fernando Salas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with right shoulder irritation. The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but the move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Tyler Lyons. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez could see an increased role during Salas' absence. May 22
	7	Seth Maness
	8	Mitchell Boggs
	9	Jason Motte D.L. Cardinals transferred RHP Jason Motte from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The move is being made in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for John Gast, who will be called up to start Tuesday. Motte is out for the year following Tommy John surgery. May 12

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