As the Cardinals continue their search for the right combination of outfielders, it's becoming impossible to ignore that a pretty good one was sent away.
Harrison Bader is in Memphis. Tyler O'Neill is on the injured list for the fourth time in 13 months. Infielders Tommy Edman and Yairo Munoz are spending time in the outfield. Randy Arozarena, the Cardinals' minor league player of the month who is now slashing .381/.452/.580 through nearly 50 games at Class AAA, is not in the majors because the Cardinals say they can't guarantee him playing time.
Former Cardinal Oscar Mercado is popping up in discussions about who should be named American League rookie of the year.