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Cards news: May 17 -- RHP Clase and IF Tena sent to Toronto for minor-league 1B
Looking to clear some unhappy players from their roster, the St. Louis Cardinals have acquired minor-league first baseman Ed Lalinde from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed reliever Emmanuel Clase and infielder Jose Tena.
Lalinde, 24, has spent the season at AAA Buffalo where in 23 games/17 starts, he has hit .203 with four home runs and 12 RBIs.
He has yet to appear in a major-league game.
Clase, 35, has been with the Cardinals since the start of the 2032 season.
A year ago, he was fine going 9-3 with 10 saves and a 2.25 ERA in 54 games.
The 2033 season, however, has been a different story after getting a contract extension.
In 12 games, he has two saves, no decisions and a 5.56 ERA.
The 32-year-old Tena was signed in the off-season to provide depth on the infield.
But he has complained about not being a starter.
In 12 games/five starts, he has hit .136 with three RBIs.
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