Blaze Jordan's Power Surge in Memphis

0:00On April 19th, the St. Louis Cardinals got a steal last year when they traded for prospect's blaze Jordan from the Boston Red Sox right before the 2025 deadline, sending over Steven Mats in return. This 23-year-old corner infielder is on fire down in AAA Memphis, slashing 0.344 over 0.382 over 0.609 through 16 games with 4 homers, 10 RBI's and a 0.992 OPS. Yes, that's the best of his career so far. After the deal, Jordan settled in quick smashing 7 homers and driving in 37 runs over 41 farm games last season. Now in 2026, he's taken another leap, scoring 8 runs and ripping 5 doubles while showing real power at the plate. Cardinals fans are buzzing because the big league infield has Alec Burleson holding down first and Nolan Gorman locked in a third, but no one's. If he's complaining about depth, that trade looks smarter every day. Mats hit free agency after the season, signed with the Tampa Bay Rays, and he's 3-0 with a 3-point.

1:068-0ERA in 4 starts back as a starter. If an injury hits either spot, Jordan's stats scream he's ready to contribute right now, and with years of control ahead, he's got that long term. Upside the cards crave. Keep an eye on Memphis. This kid could be the spark that boosts their offense before you know it. MLB News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Corey with the story.