Jimmy Crooks News: Expected to see steady playing time
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol indicated Friday that Crooks is set to receive the lion's share of playing time at catcher, Jeff Jones of the Belleville...
www.rotowire.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Jimmy Crooks has been making waves in the minors with a strong slash line and home-run production, and there was discussion around his likely role with St. Louis in 2026, including his status as a top-catching prospect and occasional promotions to the majors [source coverage from early and mid-2026]. Note: later reports indicated he was moving into a more prominent catching role for the Cardinals in select games as the season progressed [source coverage from May 2026].
- In terms of concrete MLB milestones, Crooks hit his first major league homer in 2025 after being called up from Triple-A, a notable moment for the rookie during that season [source coverage from 2025].
- Expect ongoing updates on his playing time and potential promotion/designated role as the Cardinals evaluate their catching depth, with chatter about him potentially becoming a regular or semi-regular presence depending on roster decisions and injuries to other catchers [source coverage throughout 2025–2026].
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles and summarize each with dates and key quotes, or I can track a specific aspect (e.g., playing time, injury status, or minor-league stats) and deliver a concise update.