With advanced arsenal, Weaver ready to go

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CHICAGO — Though he won’t officially be added to the Cardinals’ 25-man roster until just before he steps in to start for an injured Michael Wacha on Saturday, Luke Weaver joined the Cardinals in Chicago to prep for his Major League debut.

Weaver was added to the taxi squad, meaning that he was not permitted to watch the game from the dugout, but he could participate in other on-field pregame work as he settled into his surroundings.

“I think this is just a huge accomplishment for me,” Weaver said. “Obviously, this is what we dream for as a kid, and it coming true is just crazy. I’m trying to wrap my head around it and stay even-keeled and trying to go with the flow.”

Weaver earned the opportunity to replace Wacha because of what he did at Double-A Springfield this season. Ranked as the organization’s No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Weaver …

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