This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Cardinals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
SS Masyn Winn
Injury: Left thumb fracture
IL date: Aug. 25 (10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 22)
Expected return: Early September
Status: Took batting practice on Sept. 4 and was still dealing with pain tolerance and “directional issues.” Took additional swings Sept. 5 and felt better. (Last updated: Sept. 5) More >>
RHP Hunter Dobbins
Injury: Right UCL and flexor surgery
IL date: Aug. 22 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late 2027 or early 2028
Status: Underwent successful surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor in his right elbow Sept. 2 with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas. Cardinals expect a 12-month recovery. (Last updated: Sept. 3) More >>
2B JJ Wetherholt
Injury: Right wrist tendinitis
IL date: Aug. 30 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Had been managing pain for about a month, but it worsened, leading to the IL decision. No indication that his season is over. (Last updated: Aug. 30) More >>
OF Everson Pereira
Injury: Left hand contusion
IL date: Aug. 23 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exact next steps toward a return or possible rehab assignment have not yet been clarified. (Last updated: Aug. 30)
3B Blaze Jordan
Injury: Left leg/ankle
IL date: Aug. 28 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Was in a walking boot on Aug. 28 and is expected to be out for several weeks. Next steps will be determined after the club sees how his body responds in the coming days. (Last updated: Aug. 28)
RHP Peter Strzelecki
Injury: Right forearm extensor inflammation
IL date: Aug. 27 (15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 26)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Manager Oliver Marmol said Strzelecki would be “back soon” but would not have been immediately available to the bullpen due to his injury. (Last updated: Aug. 27)
RHP Max Rajcic
Injury: UCL reconstruction surgery
IL date: July 6 (retroactive to July 4; transferred to 60-day IL on July 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Posted to his social media that he underwent UCL reconstruction surgery by Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: July 24)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Sept. 4
• RHP Andre Pallante: Activated from the 15-day IL
• RHP Ryan Fernandez: Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
Sept. 1
• C Leo Bernal: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
• OF Victor Scott II: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
• RHP Hancel Rincon: Contract selected from Triple-A Memphis
• C Jimmy Crooks: Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
Aug. 30
• 2B JJ Wetherholt: Placed on 10-day IL
• INF César Prieto: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
• LHP Caleb Ferguson: Released by St. Louis
Aug. 29
• LHP Brycen Mautz: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis More >>
• LHP Caleb Ferguson: Designated for assignment