According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, top prospect Nolan Gorman will make his MLB debut Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Gorman was called up Thursday by the Cardinals, who subsequently placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill (right shoulder impingement) on the 10-day injured list.
The 22-year-old is expected to start at second base.
Drafted 19th overall by St. Louis in 2018, Gorman has shown tremendous power this year in Triple-A Memphis, leading all players in home runs with 15 in just 34 games.
In addition to his home run hitting prowess, the Arizona native has also posted a .