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Oscar Taveras | Outfielder

Team:	St Louis Cardinals
Age / DOB:	(20) / 6/19/1992
Ht / Wt:	6'2' / 180
Bats / Throws:	Left / Left
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Oscar Taveras (ankle) is expected to return to action at Triple-A Memphis by the middle of this week.

Taveras injured his right ankle last Sunday while attempting to steal second base. X-rays taken in the immediate aftermath showed no structural damage, but the Cardinals have understandably decided to play it safe with their top prospect. Taveras, 20, was batting .317 with an .831 OPS through his first 31 games this season for the Memphis Redbirds. He should reach the major league level at some point in 2013. May 20 - 8:48 AM

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Taveras (ankle) expected to return this week
May 20 - 8:48 AM
Oscar Taveras dealing with right ankle injury
May 12 - 11:22 PM
Oscar Taveras exits game with ankle injury
May 12 - 6:18 PM
Cards 'aren't going to trade' Oscar Taveras
Apr 13 - 4:28 PM

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Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras is day-to-day with a right ankle injury.

Taveras was injured Sunday with Triple-A Memphis while attempting to steal a base. X-rays revealed no structural damage, but it's possible he could be placed on the minor league disabled list. Taveras is batting .314/.349/.483 through his first 30 games this season.

Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter

May 12 - 11:22 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Cardinals top prospect Oscar Taveras left Sunday's game at Triple-A Memphis with an ankle injury.

No word yet on the severity of the injury. Taveras was removed in the ninth inning after a steal attempt. The Cardinals should provide an update on his status soon.

Source: Joe Strauss on Twitter

May 12 - 6:18 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Cardinals "aren’t going to trade outfield prospect Oscar Taveras to Texas" for Jurickson Profar.

Swapping the top prospects would make some sense for each organization because the Cardinals need a shortstop and the Rangers could soon use a power-hitting outfielder. But there's no momentum toward a deal at this time. We can't say for certain whether the Rangers and Cardinals have even had a discussion about it.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Apr 13 - 4:28 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Cardinals reassigned OF Oscar Taveras to minor league camp.

Taveras batted .289 with two homers, 10 RBI and two steals during Grapefruit League play and is major league-ready now, but there's just no room to play him. However, with an injury-prone Carlos Beltran in right field, he could be a regular at some point this season.

Mar 29 - 3:43 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras singled four times in five at-bats against the Twins on Monday.

Taveras started the spring as a big deal, only to get passed by Jackie Bradley Jr., Christian Yelich and Yasiel Puig on the hype chart. Taveras, though, is still the best prospect of the bunch. He pushed his average back up to .309 today.

Mar 25 - 5:14 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras had a two-run homer and a double in three at-bats Wednesday in the Cardinals' 7-2 defeat of the Marlins.

Making a very strong impression, Taveras has two homers, two doubles and eight RBI in 27 at-bats for the Cardinals this spring. It's hard to see how the Cardinals would fit him on the roster if the rest of their outfielders are healthy, but he's demonstrating that he could be a major force once he gets his chance.

Mar 6 - 4:57 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras hit a grand slam off Jacob Turner in the Cardinals' 8-2 defeat of the Marlins on Thursday.

It was Taveras' lone hit in four at-bats, but we won't hold it against him. The push to put Taveras on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster has already started. However, we don't see how it would work out unless someone ahead of him gets hurt. Sure, Carlos Beltran could use a day off every week, but Matt Holliday doesn't, and since both Jon Jay and Taveras are left-handed hitters, there's no easy way for them to share center.

Feb 28 - 5:06 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in the Cardinals' 15-4 rout of the Red Sox on Tuesday.

It's hard to imagine the Cardinals carrying the 20-year-old Taveras as a bench player, but if Carlos Beltran or another outfielder gets hurt, he could make a big impact in fantasy leagues this year. While Bryce Harper has to be accounted for, Taveras could be considered the second most talented hitter to enter the NL in several years.

Feb 26 - 5:42 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Cardinals top prospect Oscar Tavares is considering playing for Team Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Taveras, who was born in the Dominican Republic, holds dual citizenship from time he spent as a child growing up in Montreal. The Cardinals would likely prefer to have him in big league camp to work with the major league coaching staff, and spend time around the veteran outfielders though, so if Taveras is keen on trying to make the club out of spring training he'd be wise to pass on the WBC opportunity.

Source: Cardinals.MLB.com

Feb 15 - 8:10 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Cardinals prospect Oscar Taveras, who had been playing for Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Winter League playoffs, was "pulled from action" on Friday.

No reason has been given for the sudden departure, though it's common for big leaguers and prospects to quit winter league play right after the holidays. The 20-year-old outfielder hit a blistering .321/.380/.572 with 23 homers and 94 RBI for the Cardinals' Double-A affiliate in 2012. He's on the fast track to the majors, and could even open the 2013 campaign in St. Louis.

Source: Brian Walton on Twitter

Jan 5 - 9:03 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras wound up batting .319/.385/.500 over 37 games in the Dominican Winter League.

The Cardinals' prized outfield prospect homered four times and hit 12 doubles. Taveras is developing quickly into one of the top young sluggers in the game and should carry immediate fantasy value once he arrives in the major leagues. There's a slight chance the 20-year-old could open the 2013 season in St. Louis.

Mon, Dec 17, 2012 07:24:00 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals will consider calling up outfielder Oscar Taveras when the season ends at Double-A Springfield.

One of the most exciting position prospect in baseball, Taveras boasts a .323/.381/.576 batting line, 23 homers, 37 doubles and 94 RBI through 123 games this season in the Texas League. He wouldn't get regular playing time in St. Louis but is certainly a guy to watch for in 2013 and beyond. "His day will come," Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Monday.

Source: Derrick Goold on Twitter

Mon, Sep 3, 2012 12:52:00 PM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

The Cardinals have spoken "internally" about calling up outfield prospect Oscar Taveras.

That's what Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch told a local radio program on Monday morning. Taveras, 20, is batting .324/.385/.578 with 19 home runs, 28 doubles and 75 RBI in 97 games this season at the Double-A level. He doesn't have a direct avenue to regular playing time right now in the bigs, but Taveras would certainly be useful as a bench bat in September.

Source: Tim McKernan on Twitter

Mon, Jul 30, 2012 10:10:00 AM

Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak told a St. Louis radio station that Oscar Taveras is nearly untouchable.

"I don't like to call anyone untouchable," said Mo, "but if there's a player we value in that kind of category, it's Oscar Taveras." The 20-year-old Dominican outfielder is batting .330/.388/.593 with 19 home runs, 28 doubles and 75 RBI in 93 games this season at the Double-A level. He should reach the major leagues in late 2013.

Source: Tim McKernan on Twitter

Thu, Jul 26, 2012 01:07:00 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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