The St. Louis Cardinals have officially announced the signing of free agent shortstop Ruben Tejada. Formerly of New York, the 26-year old was released earlier this week by the Mets. He will wear uniform number 19.
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As detailed earlier, Tejada has played over 400 games at shortstop and last year he hit .261 (94-360) with three home runs, 23 doubles, and 28 RBI in 116 games for the Mets.
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Terms of the one year deal have not yet been released.
The signing of Tejada fills the 40th slot on the Cardinals 40-man roster.
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