Latest Cardinals injuries & transactions

June 15th, 2026

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

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Low back pain
IL date: June 5 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: The Cardinals plan for Fernandez to throw side sessions June 15 and 17 with the possibility of starting a rehab assignment with Memphis the 19th depending on the outcome of the bullpen sessions. (Updated: June 15)

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 12
• 1B 's 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

June 9
• OF : Activated from 10-day injured list
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
More >>

June 5
• OF : Activated from the 60-day injured list More >>
• INF : Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
• RHP : Placed on the 15-day injured list
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Memphis

June 3
• RHP Matt Pushard: Returned to Marlins (Rule 5)