St. Louis Cardinals claim outfielder Everson Pereira off waivers

The St. Louis Cardinals added outfielder Everson Pereira to their roster after claiming him off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Pereira, a 25‑year‑old former top prospect of the New York Yankees who signed for $1.5 million in 2017, was designated for assignment by the White Sox following the acquisition of catcher Joey Bart. In Chicago he appeared in 27 games, posting a .225/.284/.438 slash line and battling injuries that have limited his playing time.

Pereira’s major‑league experience includes a brief stint with the Yankees and a 2023 season in which he hit .300 with 18 home runs and 64 RBI across Double‑A and Triple‑A. His MLB career totals a .172/.246/.536 line with a high strikeout rate. The Cardinals, sitting at 57‑58 and 3.5 games behind the NL wild‑card lead, hope the 2024 season will give Pereira a chance to develop within an outfield that has seen recent turnover.

The move underscores the Cardinals’ effort to bolster depth as they chase a postseason berth.