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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Officially put on IL
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 12:10 PM
Winn (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Winn was originally slated to start Friday's series opener against Milwaukee, but he was scratched before the start of the contest. The Brewers subsequently decided to rule him out for the season since he hasn't recovered as well as hoped from a torn meniscus in his right knee. With Winn officially landing on the IL on Saturday, his big-league roster spot was filled by infielder Jose Fermin. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Officially called up
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 12:06 PM
The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Analysis: This move had been anticipated after Masyn Winn was shut down for the season Friday due to a knee injury. Fermin was just optioned to Memphis on Friday, and he didn't get into any games with the Redbirds during his latest (and briefest) time on their roster. Now that Fermin is back with the Cardinals, he'll likely serve as a utility infielder. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Set to be recalled
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 10:45 AM
Fermin will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday to take the roster spot vacated by Masyn Winn (knee), Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Fermin was just sent down Friday to accommodate the return of Brendan Donovan, but he'll rejoin the roster a day later after the Cardinals decided to shut Winn (knee) down for the season. While Fermin could see the occasional rep at shortstop while Winn is shelved, he'll likely operate mostly as a reserve infielder in the final weeks. |
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Thomas Saggese Thomas Saggese Taking over at shortstop
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 10:40 AM
Saggese will take over as the Cardinals' primary shortstop with Masyn Winn (knee) being shut down for the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: With Brendan Donovan back from the injured list and at second base Friday, Saggese had appeared set for his playing time to dip. However, he's now needed at shortstop, which should keep him in the lineup on a regular basis down the stretch. Saggese has been unable to capitalize on regular reps since the start of August, slashing just .262/.305/.311 with no home runs and a 40:7 K:BB. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Out for season
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:23 PM
The Cardinals will shut Winn (knee) down for the rest of the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: After being diagnosed with a meniscus tear in his right knee Wednesday, the initial expectation was that Winn would play through the injury and wait until the offseason to undergo surgery. However, manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that the 23-year-old infielder hasn't been recovering as well as the team had hoped, so the Cardinals will pull the plug on his season and use Thomas Saggese as their primary shortstop going forward. Winn will close the book on the 2025 campaign with a .253/.310/.363 slash line alongside nine homers, 51 RBI, 72 runs scored and nine steals across 537 plate appearances. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Scratched Friday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 6:20 PM
Winn (knee) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winn was initially due to make his return to the lineup Friday after sitting out three games due to a meniscus tear that he plans to play through. Instead, he'll take another day off while Thomas Saggese starts at shortstop. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Back in lineup
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 4:08 PM
Winn (knee) is batting sixth and playing shortstop during Friday's game against the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn has been playing through a meniscus tear, and he'll be back in the lineup Friday after a three-game absence. The shortstop will undergo offseason surgery to resolve the issue. The 23-year-old is slashing .253/.310/.363 with nine home runs and nine stolen bases this season. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:56 PM
The Cardinals optioned Fermin to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: With Brendan Donovan (groin) back from the injured list and batting leadoff Friday in Milwaukee, Fermin will head back to Memphis. Fermin has slashed .273/.360/.386 with one home run, four RBI, three runs scored and a 6:7 BB:K across 51 plate appearances at the big-league level this season. |
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John King John King Makes return from IL
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:55 PM
The Cardinals activated King (back) from the 15-day injured list Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: King hasn't made an appearance for the Cardinals since late July, as he's dealt with an oblique strain and more recently a mid-back strain. The lefty has been deemed ready to return after making one rehab appearance with Double-A Springfield. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Activated from 10-day IL
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 3:53 PM
The Cardinals activated Donovan (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Donovan missed just under a month of action with a left groin strain, but he's ready to go after playing two rehab games with Double-A Springfield. The 28-year-old will regain his role as the Cardinals' everyday second baseman, which will likely push Thomas Saggese back to the bench most days. |
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Victor Scott II Victor Scott II Getting breather Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 6:39 PM
Scott isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Seattle.
Analysis: Scott will receive a day to regroup after going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts across the first two games of the series. Nathan Church will replace him in center field while batting ninth. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Sitting Wednesday
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 4:46 PM
Winn (knee) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winn is expected to continue to play through a meniscus tear in his right knee that will require surgery during the offseason, but the Cardinals will keep him on the bench to begin Wednesday's contest. Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for St. Louis while Jose Fermin mans the keystone; meanwhile, Winn will aim to return to the starting nine Friday in Milwaukee. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Needs offseason knee surgery
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 8:15 AM
Winn has been diagnosed with a meniscus tear in his right knee that will require arthroscopic surgery over the offseason, but he plans to continue playing through the issue, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Winn has dealt with nagging soreness in the knee for much of the season and it has caused him to miss games here and there, including Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners. However, the shortstop has been told it's unlikely he'll do additional damage if he plays through the injury, so his availability will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. The impending surgery isn't expected to affect his offseason routine or his readiness for spring training. Winn is slashing .253/.310/.363 with nine home runs and nine stolen bases in 2025, and he leads all of baseball with 22 Outs Above Average, per Statcast. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Scratched Tuesday
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:38 PM
Winn was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mariners due to right knee pain, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn's knee has given him problems throughout the season, most recently preventing him from playing Aug. 24 against the Rays. He'll get another day off Tuesday to manage his injury, and his sudden absence will move Thomas Saggese to shortstop while Jose Fermin enters as the Cardinals' second baseman. |
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Willson Contreras Willson Contreras Back from suspension
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 7:37 PM
Contreras (suspension) was added to the active roster and will bat fourth while starting at first base Tuesday against Seattle.
Analysis: Contreras' six-game suspension was reduced to four games following an appeal, which will allow him to return for the second game of St. Louis' series against the Mariners. The 33-year-old's .786 OPS represents his worst mark since he joined the Cardinals in 2023, though he went 5-for-18 with a homer and five RBI across his last five games before serving his suspension. |
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John King John King Cleared for rehab assignment
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:27 AM
King (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: King hasn't been on a big-league mound since late July, as he dealt with an oblique strain and more recently a mid-back strain. It's not clear how many rehab appearances he'll require before being activated from the 15-day injured list, but he's nearing a return. |
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Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan Could be activated this weekend
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 8:24 AM
Donovan (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Tuesday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as this weekend's series in Milwaukee, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Donovan took live batting practice Monday without issue and is slated to play six innings at second base in his first rehab game with Springfield on Tuesday. He will play at least one additional rehab game after that, and, if all goes well, might be back in the Cardinals' lineup for their series opener Friday against the Brewers. Donovan has been sidelined since mid-August with a left groin strain. |
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Miles Mikolas Miles Mikolas Fades in no-decision
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 6:42 AM
Mikolas did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five-plus innings against Seattle. He struck out two.
Analysis: The veteran starter held Seattle scoreless through five innings before running into trouble in the sixth frame, allowing two baserunners without recording an out before Gordon Graceffo came on and let both inherited runners -- plus two more -- cross the plate. While the season has been underwhelming overall for Mikolas, he's pieced together a solid stretch lately, logging a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 16 innings across his three most recent starts. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Back to bench after three starts
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 5:25 PM
Fermin is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle.
Analysis: Fermin started each of the previous three games -- two at third base and one at second base -- while Nolan Gorman shifted to first base to cover for the suspended Willson Contreras. However, Alec Burleson (wrist) is back from the 10-day injured list and will handle first base Monday. Fermin has fared well in his limited chances this season, slashing .278/.381/.417 with one home run and a 6:6 K:BB over 20 contests. |
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Garrett Hampson Garrett Hampson Booted off 40-man roster
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 3:32 PM
The Cardinals designated Hampson for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Hampson was claimed off waivers from the Reds in late June but received only five starts and 35 plate appearances during his time in St. Louis. He'll now go through the waivers process again after losing his spot on the Cardinals' 40-man roster. |
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