MLB REPORT

CARDINALS PROMOTE MANAGER

The St. Louis Cardinals removed the interim tag from Mike Shildt’s title on Tuesday, promoting him to manager after he led the team into postseason contention since taking over for the fired Mike Matheny.

Entering Tuesday, Shildt had guided the Cardinals to a 26-12 record since July 15, and they now hold the top spot in the National League wild card standings. The Cardinals were 47-46 and trailed the Cubs by 7½ games when Matheny was fired.

“Over the past 15 years, Mike has been mentored by many great baseball men including George Kissell, Tony La Russa and Mark DeJohn. Now he has an opportunity to share his insights throughout the entire organization,” said Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak.

Shildt, 50, has been with the Cardinals organization since 2004 and has served on the team’s major league coaching staff the past two seasons. He became the 50th manager in franchise history when he was named to the interim position.

PHILLIES ACQUIRE BAUTISTA

Philadelphia acquired veteran slugger Jose Bautista from the New York Mets for a player to be named or cash.

Bautista has batted .196 with 11 homers and 42 RBIs for the Braves and Mets this season. A six-time All-Star for Toronto from 2010-15, the 37-year-old Bautista has 342 career homers. The right-handed hitter is expected to come off the bench for the Phillies.

NEW YORK METS

David Wright is moving up to Class AAA to continue his rehab assignment, but the club says it’s unlikely the 3Bwill play in the majors anytime soon as he attempts an arduous comeback from back and shoulder injuries.

Wright hasn’t appeared in a big league game since May 2016. He batted .188 (6-for-32) with a double, two RBIs and two walks in 10 rehab games at Class A St. Lucie this month.

On a conference callwith reporters, Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said Wright frankly hasn’t hit some of the benchmarks the team established for his rehab stint.

SAN DIEGO PADRES

The San Diego Padres have selected the contract of Luis Urias, one of their top prospects who is expected to be their 2B of the future. Urias batted second when the Padres opened a twogame series against the Seattle.