Paul DeJong Demoted On Tuesday: MLB Reacts
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By Daniel Bates Just three years removed from an MLB All-Star appearance, Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is reportedly getting demoted. Per The Athletic’s Katie Woo, “The Cardinals have sent shortstop Paul DeJong down to Triple-A Memphis, … DeJong, a 2019 All-Star, was hitting .130 with a .417 OPS over 77 ABs. It’s expected Tommy Edman will slot to shortstop in the interim.” The 28-year-old started 24 games for St. Louis this season, but thus far has failed to turn around a rough .197 batting average in 2021. A far cry from his 30 home run, 78 RBI campaign four seasons ago. The baseball wor…