PT TODAY: Gyorko to benefit from DeJong injury

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Cardinals | Paul DeJong placed on DL
St. Louis Cardinals SS Paul DeJong (hand) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday, May 18, because of a fractured left hand.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: DeJong to the DL was the biggest of several Cardinal moves. At this point, it’s not clear how long he will be out but it sounds like awhile. Most likely the Cards will look to Jedd Gyorko to play short whike DeJong is out. Gyorko hasn’t played regularly, but he does have a .270 xBA and a 144 xPX so far in 2018. Greg Garcia and Yairo Muñoz, who was just called up, may also get some time at short. Garcia has been a...

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