This page will be updated throughout the offseason with all the latest Cardinals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
RHP Riley O'Brien
Injury: Mild right calf strain
Expected return: Mid-March
Status: O'Brien suffered the injury while throwing a bullpen session on Feb. 14. He will need a few weeks to recover and will miss at least the opening round of the World Baseball Classic. He could play for Team Korea later in the tournament depending on his health. (Updated: Feb. 20)
RHP Hunter Dobbins
Injury: Torn right ACL
Expected return: TBD
Status: Dobbins tore the ACL in his right knee in July, about five months before he was acquired from Boston in the Willson Contreras trade. He is able to pitch but is being held out of agility drills. He was set to undergo testing on his knee on either Feb. 18 or 19, after which point the team will have a clearer idea of his next steps. (Updated: Feb. 20)
OF Lars Nootbaar
Injury: Surgery on both heels
Expected return: Opening Day?
Status: Nootbaar underwent surgery on Oct. 7. He arrived at Cardinals camp on Feb 18 and said there is no timetable for his return to game action. However, he has not yet been ruled out for Opening Day. (Updated: Feb. 19)
LHP Zack Thompson
Injury: Left shoulder surgery
Expected return: TBD
Status: Thompson underwent surgery in August to clean up his left shoulder. He is on a throwing program, but he won't be cleared to pitch in games until some point in the regular season. (Updated: Feb. 13)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 16
• RHP Zak Kent: Claimed off waivers from Rangers More>>
• 3B Bryan Ramos: Designated for assignment
Feb. 10
• RHP George Soriano: Acquired from the Nationals for RHP Andre Granillo More>>
Feb. 6
• RHP Justin Militello: Signed to Minor League contract
Feb. 6
• 3B Bryan Ramos: Claimed off waivers from Orioles More >>
Feb. 5
• OF Bligh Madris: Signed to Minor League contract