The Cardinals reassigned Ryan Vilade to minor-league camp Sunday, per team updates, part of a 12-player cut ahead of Opening Day, after a stint with the Tigers last year.

Fantasy Impact

Vilade, with a .178/.208/.244 line over 17 games for the Tigers in 2024, heads to Triple-A Memphis after Sunday’s Cardinals roster trim. The 26-year-old utility player’s bat struggled last season. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues might stash him, hoping his versatility sparks a midseason call-up if St. Louis needs infield or outfield depth.

The St. Louis Cardinals have re-assigned Ryan Vilade to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Vilade was among 12 players re-assigned or optioned on Sunday as roster cuts continue, which has brought the Cardinals major league camp down to 31 players. He will begin the season in the minors.

The Tigers optioned Ryan Vilade to Triple-A Toledo.

Fantasy Impact

Vilade gets sent down with Kerry Carpenter activated from the injured list.

Ryan Vilade is out of the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the San Francisco Giants Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Vilade will sit out for rest reasons, with Akil Baddoo batting ninth and starting in right field for manager AJ Hinch against the Giants Sunday.

Ryan Vilade is in the starting lineup for the Tigers Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Vilade will start in left field and bat seventh against the Royals. He is hitting .250, with one home run, and four RBI this season.