Paul DeJong Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 205 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/2/1993 (27)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- Illinois State
Paul DeJong Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Paul DeJong News
The St. Louis Cardinals activated shortstop Paul DeJong (ribs) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned first baseman John Nogowski to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. DeJong, who is hitting just .177 with seven home runs and 18 RBI on the season, was put on the injured list on May 13 with a non-displaced left rib fracture. He is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. Nogowski went 1-for-18 and had been hitless in his last 16 at-bats, with all but one of his at-bats coming as a pinch-hitter. The Cardinals offense will receive a boost with DeJong returning, even though he has hit under the Mendoza Line so far in 2021. The right-hander has provided some pop, but not much else for fantasy managers this season.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Saturday. It sounds like the plan is that DeJong will play both Saturday and Sunday. After that, he'll rest for a day and play two more contests. That means, DeJong should hopefully be ready in time to play next weekend versus the Chicago Cubs. He has struggled at the plate this season, but could be an intriguing fantasy option for managers who are in need of a power bat.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong(ribs) has reportedly had a "more positive last 24-36 hours," according to manager Mike Shildt. He has resumed baseball activities and has been fielding grounders as well. It sounds like DeJong will begin his rehab assignment later this week. Edmundo Sosa has filled in nicely for DeJong while he's been sidelined. That being said, the Cards are likely going to proceed with caution with DeJong while Sosa is hitting well. In the meantime, Sosa could continue to be an interesting short-term fantasy option while DeJong is out. Hopefully, DeJong will return at some point next week.
Batting Order
| 1 | Tommy Edman |
| 2 | Dylan Carlson |
| 3 | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 4 | Nolan Arenado |
| 5 | Tyler O'Neill |
| 6 | Yadier Molina |
| 7 | Matt Carpenter |
| 8 | Paul DeJong |
Paul DeJong Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Tommy Edman |
| 2 | Dylan Carlson |
| 3 | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 4 | Nolan Arenado |
| 5 | Tyler O'Neill |
| 6 | Yadier Molina |
| 7 | Matt Carpenter |
| 8 | Paul DeJong |
The shortstop position in fantasy is more stacked than ever, but if you don't draft one of the top options early, St. Louis Cardinals shortstopPaul DeJong could be a great target in the later rounds. DeJong only played in 45 games in 2020 after missing time due to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and managed to hit just three homers. DeJong's .250 batting average in 2020 was an improvement over the previous two seasons -- .241 in 2018 and .233 in 2019 -- but it was inflated by a .340 BABIP. While DeJong had a career-high strikeout rate (28.7%), he also had a career-high walk rate (9.8%) last year. DeJong's 30 homers in 2019 over 159 games came on the back of 44 homers in 223 games across the previous two seasons, so he's established himself a solid floor in terms of power. While it's unlikely he'll be able to top last year's .250 batting average, DeJong's power is enough to offset the negative impact that could have on your fantasy roster. In 2019, DeJong also chipped in with nine steals and scored 97 runs while driving in 78 runs, so he contributes well to the counting stats as well. DeJong currently has an ADP of around 214 and is the 22nd shortstop being drafted, yet he's projected to be in the top 10 in homers and RBI at his position. If you wait on shortstop in drafts or just need some power in the later rounds, DeJong is a perfect fit.