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Shortstop Paul DeJong has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox pending a physical, sources say. DeJong, a former All-Star, played for the St. Louis Cardinals before being traded to Toronto and later released by the Blue Jays. He signed with the San Francisco Giants before joining the White Sox. The 30-year-old has a career average of .229 with 116 homers and 344 RBIs.
Shortstop Paul DeJong is nearing a major league deal with the White Sox, pending a physical. DeJong, who has struggled in recent seasons, had a strong debut with the Cardinals in 2017 but saw his production decline after signing a six-year extension. In 2023, he showed signs of improvement before struggling with the Blue Jays and Giants. The White Sox, who recently moved on from Tim Anderson, are looking for a veteran shortstop with good defense to bridge the gap until prospect Colson Montgomery is ready. DeJong's potential signing may be temporary, as Montgomery is considered one of the top prospects in the league.
The Chicago White Sox have reportedly signed shortstop Paul DeJong to a one-year deal pending a physical. DeJong, who played for three different teams last season, brings a solid glove to the middle infield. This signing likely closes the door on a potential return for Tim Anderson, as the White Sox look to develop Colson Montgomery as their future shortstop. The move marks the first significant splash in free agency for the White Sox's new general manager, and DeJong is an Illinois native.
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed free agent pitcher Kyle Gibson to a one-year, $12 million deal with an option for 2025, adding to their rotation after signing Lance Lynn. The Cardinals are expected to continue seeking more starting pitchers. Meanwhile, the Chicago White Sox are close to finalizing a major-league contract with shortstop Paul DeJong, prioritizing defense as they declined their option for Tim Anderson.
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to sign veteran shortstop Paul DeJong, reaching a deal shortly after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays. DeJong is expected to join the Giants on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The Giants had previously shown interest in DeJong before the trade deadline but the Blue Jays acquired him due to uncertainty about Bo Bichette's knee. DeJong struggled during his time in Toronto, but the Giants are hopeful he can regain his previous form.
The Toronto Blue Jays have designated infielder Paul DeJong for assignment, 18 days after acquiring him from the St. Louis Cardinals. DeJong was brought in to provide depth after All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette went on the injured list, but with Bichette's return and DeJong's struggles, the Blue Jays decided to trim him off the roster. DeJong had just three hits in 14 games with Toronto and one RBI, while striking out 18 times. Bichette was activated and had an RBI single in his return as the Blue Jays won 4-3 against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Toronto Blue Jays activated Bo Bichette from the injured list but surprised many by designating shortstop Paul DeJong for assignment. DeJong struggled at the plate, going 3-for-44 with 18 strikeouts in 13 games with the Blue Jays. The team had other options available but chose to part ways with DeJong, who was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline. Bichette's return is expected to provide a much-needed offensive spark for the struggling Blue Jays, who fell out of a playoff spot after a loss to the Cincinnati Reds.
The Toronto Blue Jays have activated shortstop Bo Bichette from the injured list and waived infielder Paul DeJong, less than three weeks after acquiring him from the St. Louis Cardinals. Bichette, who had been sidelined with patellar tendinitis, completed a successful rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the team. On the other hand, DeJong struggled during his short tenure with the Blue Jays, going 3 for 44 with 18 strikeouts and no walks. As a result, the team decided to designate him for assignment.
Paul DeJong's RBI double in the 10th inning lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox, securing a series win. Despite defensive errors that allowed three unearned runs, the Cardinals managed to hold on thanks to DeJong's clutch hit and reliever JoJo Romero's strong performance. Steven Matz had a solid outing, striking out nine batters and allowing only one unearned run in 5⅓ innings. The win comes before the MLB All-Star break.
The St. Louis Cardinals bounced back from a two-run deficit to defeat the Houston Astros 4-2 in a series-opening game at Busch Stadium. Paul DeJong and Nolan Arenado were instrumental in the Cardinals' offensive performance, with DeJong hitting a home run and driving in two runs, while Arenado delivered a clutch hit and showcased smart baserunning. The Cardinals capitalized on the rare struggles of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez, who had one of the lowest ERAs in the league. The win was crucial for the Cardinals to prove their competitiveness this season.
The St. Louis Cardinals overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 in the opening game of a three-game set at Nationals Park. Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty bounced back after a rocky first two innings and still was standing on the mound in the seventh inning. The Cardinals’ offense bounced back from being held to one hit in the first two innings to score eight runs. Brendan Donovan hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Paul DeJong had a double and two runs scored. Reliever Jordan Hicks closed out the game for the third straight day and still pumped his fastball in at 104.3 mph.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill has missed a total of 178 in-season days due to injuries during his career with the team. Jordan Walker, the team's No. 1 prospect, has been showing progress at Triple A Memphis. The Cardinals have been struggling with their rotation and need to make precision moves at the trade deadline to address the issue. Shortstop Paul DeJong has had a surprising resurgence, but the Cardinals have a team option on him for 2024 at a salary of $12.5 million. The Cardinals are not expected to be sellers before the trade deadline.
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-5 on Sunday, with Oscar Mercado leading the way with five RBIs. The Cardinals had three players with three hits or more, including Nolan Arenado and Tommy Edman. The win marked the Cardinals' fourth consecutive series win and moved them out of the National League Central Division cellar. The Cardinals chased Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw from the game after 3 2/3 innings, his shortest outing of the season.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill will meet with the team's doctors to determine the source of his lower back strain, which has kept him on the 10-day injured list since May 5. Meanwhile, Tommy Edman has been playing in the outfield due to injuries to Dylan Carlson and Harrison Bader, and Paul DeJong has been performing well since returning from the IL. The Cardinals have also called up left-hander Matthew Liberatore, who tossed five scoreless innings in his first start of the season. The team's starting rotation has struggled, with none of the five starters having an ERA under 4.00.
Matthew Liberatore pitched five scoreless innings to win a duel with former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes and put the Cardinals on the path to a 3-0 win over the NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Paul DeJong provided a big swing to create crucial wiggle room down the stretch of a series-clinching win for the Cardinals. The Cardinals won their third consecutive series as well as eight of their past 10 games.