Cardinals Claim Fallen Prospect Ramos Off Waivers

Ramos joins crowded Cardinals infield as team finalizes 40-man roster

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:07pm

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The St. Louis Cardinals have claimed third baseman Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, adding the former top prospect to their 40-man roster. Ramos, who spent parts of 2024 and 2025 with the Chicago White Sox, will compete for playing time at third base alongside Nolan Gorman, JJ Wetherholt, Thomas Saggese, and Jose Fermin.

Why it matters

The Cardinals are looking to bolster their infield depth as they prepare for the 2026 season. Ramos was once a highly ranked prospect in the White Sox system, but has struggled the past two seasons. The Cardinals are hoping a change of scenery and their player development staff can help Ramos rediscover his potential.

The details

Ramos hit just .198 with a .577 slugging percentage in 111 at-bats with the White Sox over the past two seasons. He also struggled in the minors, batting only .228 at the Double-A and Triple-A levels. Ramos is out of minor league options, meaning the Cardinals can't demote him without exposing him to waivers. The Cardinals could move prospect Thomas Saggese to the outfield to create more playing time at third base.

  • The Cardinals claimed Ramos off waivers on February 6, 2026.

The players

Bryan Ramos

A 24-year-old third baseman who was once a top prospect in the Chicago White Sox system.

Nolan Gorman

A Cardinals infielder who could compete with Ramos for playing time at third base.

Thomas Saggese

A Cardinals prospect who could potentially move to the outfield to create more opportunities at third base.

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What they’re saying

“We have claimed 3B Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.”

— St. Louis Cardinals (Twitter)

What’s next

The Cardinals will give Ramos opportunities to compete for playing time at third base during spring training and the 2026 season as they look to help him rediscover his potential.

The takeaway

The Cardinals are taking a low-risk flier on Ramos, a former top prospect who has struggled the past two seasons. If the Cardinals' player development staff can help Ramos get back on track, it could pay dividends for the rebuilding club down the road.