The St. Louis Cardinals have placed pitching prospect Hence on the minor league 60-day injured list due to a right rib cage strain. This news comes as he was viewed as a promising player, ranked #3 in the system following an impressive season with a 2.71 ERA in Double-A. However, durability concerns persist, as he averaged under four innings per start and has never reached 100 professional innings. This strategy to keep him off the MLB roster allows the team to manage service time while he recovers, possibly delaying his Triple-A debut.
The Cardinals have placed their pitching prospect on the minor league 60-day injured list due to a right rib cage strain, impacting his development.
At 22 years old, the right-hander has shown promise with a 2.71 ERA in Double-A, but durability remains an issue as he averaged fewer than four innings per start.
Despite being a top prospect in the St. Louis system, Hence has yet to exceed 100 innings in a professional season and was already sidelined last year.
By placing him on the minor league 60-day IL instead of the MLB equivalent, the Cardinals are managing his service clock carefully as he returns from injury.
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