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Latest Cardinals injuries & transactions

September 6, 2026

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

Dobbins undergoes Tommy John surgery, ending 2026 season

September 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent successful surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor in his right elbow Wednesday with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, the Cardinals announced prior to Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers.

ROY candidate Wetherholt placed on IL with right wrist tendinitis

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August 30, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- A wrist injury has forced the Cardinals to press pause on the standout rookie season for Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt. The Cardinals placed Wetherholt on the injured list before Sunday’s series finale against the Pirates with right wrist tendinitis.

Jordan blasts 1st Busch Stadium homer before exiting with injury

August 27, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- With a pitching staff under siege by injuries, innings limits and sporadic ineffectiveness, the Cardinals entered Thursday’s bullpen game needing all the help from their batting order that they could get. Blaze Jordan provided some early run support, launching his first career Busch Stadium home run to

Winn (thumb fracture) goes on IL; Gorman recalled

August 25, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals placed Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Saturday, and recalled infielder Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Winn injured his left thumb sliding into second base after a seventh-inning double in last Tuesday’s 3-0 win at Cincinnati. He

Cardinals place Dobbins (flexor strain) on IL, recall Mathews for start at Philly

August 22, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain on Saturday. Dobbins experienced right forearm tightness before and during his start in the Cardinals’ 7-6 loss in 10 innings to the Phillies on Friday night, prompting manager Oliver Marmol

Still out of Cards' lineup, Winn comes in for defense vs. Phillies

August 22, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn was not in the Cardinals’ starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Phillies due to a left thumb injury. It was the second straight day in which the 24-year-old was not starting. He did enter as a pinch-runner in St. Louis’ six-run ninth

Dobbins exits with forearm tightness after Pallante (elbow inflammation) lands on IL

August 22, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The Cardinals’ rotation might have taken two hits in one day. After the club placed starter Andre Pallante on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day with right elbow inflammation, starter Hunter Dobbins exited with right forearm tightness after throwing one pitch in the fifth inning of

Walker (right knee inflammation) out of lineup again as precaution

August 6, 2026

NEW YORK -- Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker was not in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game against the Yankees on Wednesday, a 3-1 Cards win, because of right knee inflammation. The second day off was more of a precaution. The Cardinals are not playing on Thursday, so

Cards cautiously optimistic after Stanek (ankle) exits on awkward play at 1B

July 7, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- A complicated pitching plan grew murkier for the Cardinals in the seventh inning of St. Louis' 4-3 loss in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Joey Ortiz dropped a tactical bunt toward first baseman Alec Burleson, setting off a chain of events

X-rays negative, but May feels the pain after liner off ankle prompts 1st-inning exit

July 3, 2026

ATLANTA –- Starter Dustin May exited the Cardinals' 11-5 win over the Braves in the first inning with a right ankle contusion after being struck by a line drive. “We got the X-rays back and nothing was wrong, so that's positive,” May said postgame. “It just hurts at the moment.”

Cards shuffle lineup with Winn (left thumb) a late scratch

June 23, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Facing D-backs lefty Eduardo Rodriguez on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals had plotted out a unique lineup with the intent of attacking the matchup. Lefty bats Alec Burleson and Nathan Church were due to catch a breather from the starting nine, creating the potential for

What butterflies? Noot wastes no time helping Cards in return from IL

June 6, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- It didn’t take long for Lars Nootbaar to make his presence felt as a member of the Cardinals' lineup on Friday night. It took the ‘Tarps Off’ section even less time to bring back the familiar “NOOOT!” chant. Nootbaar had a pair of hits including an RBI

Nootbaar to join Cards on Friday vs. Reds

After double heel surgery, outfielder could give lineup big boost
June 5, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- The 20th and final day of Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar’s rehab assignment came Wednesday, with the 28-year-old starting in left field for Triple-A Memphis in their day game against Louisville. The game marked the latter half of Nootbaar’s prescribed back-to-back games in which he was due to

Nootbaar's imminent return has potential to boost Cards' production

May 22, 2026

The Cardinals just lost their first series since April 26. And while their pitching cracked in all three contests vs. the Pirates, the disappearance of production from the bottom of their lineup may be even more concerning. Over the Cardinals' last 15 games, the only regulars in their lineup to

Winn (knee) out of lineup for opener vs. Bucs, could return Wednesday

May 19, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- After leaving Sunday’s game vs. the Royals in the seventh inning due to discomfort in his left knee, Masyn Winn remained out of the Cardinals' starting lineup on Tuesday night for St. Louis' series opener vs. division-rival Pittsburgh at Busch Stadium. Following hopes that a dose of

Nootbaar homers in 1st rehab at-bat following heel surgeries

May 15, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- It was the first strike Lars Nootbaar saw in a real baseball game following double heel surgery in the offseason, but that didn’t keep him from swinging at it.

After 2nd-inning HBP, Church exits before 4th with left leg contusion

May 6, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- The rookie Cardinals outfielder crashes into walls for fun, so it was no surprise to see the toughness in Nathan Church on display as he lobbied to stay in Wednesday’s game at Busch Stadium after being hit by a pitch. With the Cardinals manager and trainer out

Nootbaar nearing rehab assignment on path back from offseason heel surgeries

May 2, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is expected to begin game activity around May 10 as he continues progressing toward a return from offseason surgery on both heels, manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday.

Triple-A right-hander Fitts undergoes season-ending lat surgery

April 17, 2026

HOUSTON -- Triple-A Memphis right-hander Richard Fitts will miss the rest of the 2026 season following surgery earlier this week to address a right lat strain. Fitts was acquired in the offseason by St. Louis in a trade that sent Sonny Gray to Boston. Fitts was placed on the Minor

Naughton suffers ligament damage in rehabbing elbow

April 11, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- A long road back from numerous injuries for Cardinals left-hander Packy Naughton has hit another roadblock. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol shared with reporters Saturday at Busch Stadium that Naughton suffered ligament damage in his left pitching elbow. While no definitive course of action has been plotted out,

Saggese (on his birthday!) steps up for Cards after Winn exits game

April 11, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- Thomas Saggese wasn’t in the starting lineup for the Cardinals on his birthday, but found his way into Friday’s game at Busch Stadium in time to make an impact.

Pushard (knee) placed on IL, Graceffo recalled from Memphis

March 31, 2026

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals placed right-hander Matt Pushard on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to Monday) with right knee patellar tendonitis. “He was very limited yesterday when he came in, range of motion in that right knee,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said of the Rule 5 right-hander. “He’s

Nootbaar to open season on IL

March 21, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. – Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will start the season on the 10-day injured list because his surgically repaired heels are not 100 percent. Since he arrived in camp in February, Nootbaar, 28, has been swinging the bat and throwing the baseball. However, he still has to show the

After surgery on both heels, Nootbaar ready to prove himself again

February 18, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. -- Lars Nootbaar arrived in Cardinals camp Wednesday unsure of when he'll be able to play in Major League games again. Nootbaar underwent surgery in October on both heels to shave Haglund's deformities, bone at the back of the heel that can cause pain. He spent much of