Summary
Jacob Buchberger, a minor league player with the St. Louis Cardinals, has retired due to an injury. He tore his triceps tendon early in the season and decided to retire despite efforts to return. Buchberger is considering a future in coaching.
Key Facts
- Jacob Buchberger retired from the St. Louis Cardinals minor league team.
- He tore his triceps tendon in the sixth game of the 2023 Double-A season.
- Buchberger joined the Cardinals organization in 2020 with a minor league contract.
- During his minor league career, he played 232 Double-A games.
- He had experience playing multiple positions including third base and outfield.
- He was performing well before the injury with a .300/.417/.500 batting line in six games.
- Buchberger expressed interest in potentially coaching in the future.
