5 Cardinals who could be waived before today's deadline

With the Cardinals fading from the playoff picture, the organization may decide to save some money by waiving certain players.

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OF Tommy Pham

Tommy Pham has been a journeyman for the last seven years. After starting his career with the Cardinals, Pham has spent time in Tampa Bay, San Diego, Cincinnati, Boston, New York, Arizona, and Chicago. His journey has come full circle now, as the Cardinals re-acquired him at this year's trade deadline to be a platoon bat against left-handed pitchers.

Pham started off quite hot with the Cardinals; in his first eight games with the team, Pham slashed .379/.400/.759 with two home runs, three doubles, a triple, and nine runs batted in. Since then, Pham has been ice cold. Over his next 15 games, Pham would slash .077/.213/.077 with 15 strikeouts and no extra-base hits. It's clear the magic has worn off for the veteran outfielder.

If the goal was to see Pham mash left-handed pitchers, he hasn't achieved that goal for the bulk of his St. Louis reunion. His personality may be a positive factor in the clubhouse, but that clubhouse effect hasn't translated to the win-loss column yet. It's clear that Tommy Pham isn't able to produce the way the organization would like him to.

If the Cardinals waive Pham, they'll be free of the remaining $700,000 or so that's attached to him. Waiving the veteran outfielder will also free up a roster spot for someone like Michael Siani who is slated to return from injury in the coming weeks. In the interim, perhaps Jordan Walker could have a third try at the majors. Hopefully, he's given full reign of the corner outfield, and he can see consistent at-bats.

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