Latest Cardinals injuries & transactions

June 27th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Cardinals injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Back tightness
Expected return: Early July
Status: The Cardinals skipped May’s normal turn in the rotation on June 27 as a precautionary measure after he experienced tightness in his back during his last start on June 21. He is expected to avoid the injured list and make his start next time through the rotation. (Updated: June 26)

RHP
Injury: Low back pain
IL date: June 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Fernandez allowed one run in 1 2/3 innings at Triple-A Memphis on June 24. He threw 32 pitches (18 strikes), allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one. (Updated: June 24)

INF
Injury: Right/left elbow lateral epicondylitis
IL date: May 5 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had a setback during his rehab and is now dealing with a left elbow issue similar to the right elbow injury that sent him to the IL. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 12. (Updated: June 12)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

June 23
• RHP : Traded to Rays for PTBNL or cash considerations

June 18
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Memphis More >>
• RHP : Designated for assignment

June 12
• 1B : Contract selected from Triple-A Memphis More >>
• 3B : Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
• 3B : Transferred to the 60-day injured list