Former LSU Standout Kramer Robertson Gets Called Up by St. Louis Cardinals

Kramer Robertson (78) has to leap to catch a pickoff throw as New York Mets third baseman Jeff McNeil (6) slides into the bag during the fifth inning of a spring training game at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

After waiting his turn in the minors, former LSU baseball star Kramer Robertson is headed to the show.

The news comes prior to the team’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles and will be a part of the starting lineup in tonight’s contest. To make room for the former fourth-round draft pick, the Cardinals have optioned shortstop Paul DeJong to their Triple-A affiliate Memphis.

We have selected the contract of INF Kramer Robertson from Memphis (AAA).

SS Paul DeJong has been optioned to Memphis (AAA).

Robertson will wear number 35. pic.twitter.com/Z9N7iWNIkd
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 10, 2022

Robertson was batting .225 with a .380 on-base percentage for the Memphis Redbirds, racking up three homers and six stolen bases on the year while playing 2nd base, 3rd base and shortstop.

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