This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Cardinals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
3B Nolan Arenado
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: Aug. 1 (10-day injured list)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has Arenado played his last game this year? His shoulder has bothered him for weeks, and the club has turned toward a rebuild, getting third-base reps for Nolan Gorman. (Updated: Aug. 1) More >>
LHP John King
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: July 30 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-August
Status: Retired the first two batters he faced on July 29 before immediately grabbing at his left side following a pitch. Worked out on July 30 and was diagnosed with a left oblique strain. (Updated: July 30)
LHP Zack Thompson
Injury: Left lat strain (Grade 1)
IL date: March 27 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Manager Oliver Marmol said July 24 that Thompson had “a setback” in his recovery but that he was scheduled to begin a throwing program at some point the following week. It’s unclear at this point if there is enough time remaining in the season for Thompson to return to game action. (Updated: July 24)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 4
• 1B/DH Luken Baker: Waived by Cardinals; claimed by Dodgers
• LHP Anthony Veneziano: Claimed off waivers from Marlins; optioned to Triple-A Memphis
Aug. 2
• OF Lars Nootbaar: Activated from 10-day injured list
• INF/OF José Fermín: Optioned to Triple-A Memphis
Aug. 1
• INF Nolan Gorman: Activated from 10-day IL
• 3B Nolan Arenado: Placed on 10-day IL
• RHP Ryan Fernandez: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
• RHP Andre Granillo: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
• RHP Roddery Muñoz: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
July 31
• LHP Mason Molina, RHP Skylar Hales: Acquired from Rangers with international bonus pool money for RHP Phil Maton
• 1B Blaze Jordan: Acquired from Red Sox for LHP Steven Matz
July 30
• RHP Frank Elissalt, RHP Nate Dohm, SS Jesus Baez: Acquired from Mets for RHP Ryan Helsley
• LHP John King: Placed on 15-day IL
• RHP Gordon Graceffo: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis