Juan Yepez

Juan Yepez has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

Fantasy Impact

Dylan Carlson was activated from the IL, so Yepez will head to Triple-A to make room on the roster. He hit .214/.283/.381 in 46 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

Juan Yepez provided some late-game fireworks with a solo home run in the ninth inning to cap off a dominant 16-8 victory over the Dodgers on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

The first baseman finished the game with one hit and one RBI in three at-bats, bringing his season total to two homers and four runs scored in 11 games played. Despite a relatively low batting average of .250, Yepez has shown some power potential with a .317 wOBA and two home runs in limited playing time this season.

Juan Yepez is out of the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Yepez will receive the afternoon off for manager Oliver Marmol, with Alec Burleson starting in left field and batting fifth against righty Spencer Turnbull.

Juan Yepez is in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Yepez slides into the lineup immediately after being recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day by the Cardinals, starting in left field and batting sixth for manager Oliver Marmol Friday night.

Juan Yepez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis ahead of the Cardinals’ weekend series with Detroit.

Fantasy Impact

There is no word yet on who is coming off of the Cardinals’ roster for Yepez to join the team. The 25-year-old is slashing .229/.308/.443 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 17 games in Triple-A this season.