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However, not all of the Cardinals’ top prospects struggled over the past week. That included a pitcher who registered a quality start after two rocky outings for Class AAA Memphis.

Updates on top 10 prospects

JJ Wetherholt, SS, Class AA Springfield: Wetherholt, who had been one of the hottest hitters in Class AA in recent weeks, has cooled off over his past four appearances, going just 2 of 14 at the plate. He did have a solid outing June 20, going 2 of 3 with a walk. Despite the colder stretch, he’s still slashing .375/.518/.516 in June.

Quinn Mathews, LHP, Class AAA Memphis: Mathews had arguably his worst start of the season against Durham on Tuesday. In just 1 1/3 innings, he walked six batters while allowing five earned runs. The Bulls went on to win 15-6. Walks have been a major issue for Mathews in 2025, as he’s given up 30 in 32 1/3 innings pitched. Tuesday marked his third appearance this season allowing six walks.

Leonardo Bernal, C, Class AA Springfield: Like Wetherholt, Bernal’s once-scorching bat hasn’t been as dangerous lately. Over his past five games entering Friday, Bernal is just 1 of 18 at the plate.

Tink Hence, RHP, Class AA Springfield: Hence hasn’t appeared in a game since he struck out eight batters as part of Springfield’s combined no-hitter on June 20.

Jimmy Crooks, C, Class AAA Memphis: Crooks entered Friday riding a three-game hit streak. He recorded a double in the top of the ninth against Durham on Thursday, and he scored on a single by Matt Koperniak to bring Memphis within a run. Unfortunately for the Redbirds, they couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 3-2 to the Bulls.

Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Low-A Palm Beach: Rodriguez has consistently found ways to get on base lately. Over his past three appearances entering Friday, he’s tallied four hits and five walks.

Yairo Padilla, SS, FCL Cardinals: Padilla has rebounded from a cold stretch nicely. He’s recorded a hit in each of his past three appearances entering Friday.

Chase Davis, OF, Class AA Springfield: Davis still hasn’t been able to find a consistent rhythm at the plate. He’s gone just 1 of 14 over his last four appearances.

Michael McGreevy, RHP, Class AAA Memphis: McGreevy made a spot start for Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ against the Cubs on Tuesday, but he was roughed up against the National League Central leaders. In 4 2/3 innings, McGreevy allowed seven hits and five earned runs, all of which came in the top of the third inning. A two-RBI single by Kyle Tucker was quickly followed by a three-run home run by Seiya Suzuki. Luckily for McGreevy, the Cardinals offense picked up the slack, as Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ took Game 2 by a score of 8-7.

Tekoah Roby, RHP, Class AAA Memphis: After a pair of turbulent starts, Roby registered his best outing with Memphis on Sunday, tossing six shutout innings against Norfolk. He also allowed just three hits, and his efforts contributed to a 9-0 win.

Other standouts

Luken Baker (Class AAA Memphis) has six hits and four RBI over his last four games entering Friday. He also came up clutch a couple of times with a go-ahead RBI double in top of the eighth Wednesday before hitting a game-tying RBI single in top of the sixth Thursday.

Zach Levenson (High-A Peoria) has swung a hot bat as of late with seven hits from June 21-26. That included his first home run of the season Wednesday, a two-run blast into left field.

Andre Granillo (Class AAA Memphis) dominated Durham in his first outing since being optioned back to Class AAA. In his lone inning of action, Granillo allowed no hits while striking out two batters.

Zane Mills, who was a part of Springfield’s combined no-hitter on June 20, was transferred to Class AAA Memphis on Monday. Mills made one appearance for the Redbirds on April 30, giving up two hits, two walks and an earned run in 1 2/3 innings pitched. He has a 6.37 ERA in 29 2/3 innings pitched this season.