Willson Contreras’ season came to an early end when the catcher was placed on the Cardinals’ 10-day injured list last week, though the good news is that Contreras’ bout of tendinitis in his left wrist doesn’t appear to need surgery, Cards manager Oliver Marmol told MLB.com and other media. Contreras met with a hand specialist who advised that the wrist problem can be healed … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Contreras, Pirates, Santana
Offseason Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals entered the year expected to compete for another NL Central title. Instead, they’re on track for their first 90-loss season in more than three decades. They’re going to make another push for contention this winter, with no secret about a forthcoming pursuit of rotation help. Guaranteed Contracts Nolan Arenado, 3B: $109MM through 2027 (Rockies paying $5MM annually … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
NL Central Notes: Wainwright, Azolay, Hoerner, Duarte
Adam Wainwright’s 200th career win (from seven innings of shutout ball against the Brewers on September 18) has been confirmed as the last pitching appearance of the right-hander’s outstanding career, but Wainwright stepped up to the plate one final time in yesterday’s 19-2 Cardinals loss to the Reds. With the game already out of hand by the sixth inning, Wainwright pinch-hit … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Wainwright, Azolay, Hoerner, Duarte
Offseason Chat: St. Louis Cardinals
MLBTR is holding live chats specific to each of the 30 teams as the offseason nears. In conjunction with the offseason outlook for the Cardinals, Anthony Franco is holding a Cardinals-centric chat. Click here to participate. … [Read more...] about Offseason Chat: St. Louis Cardinals
Adam Wainwright Is Done For The Season And His Career
Adam Wainwright will not throw another pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Oliver Marmol told reporters (including John Denton of MLB.com). His season is officially over, and with that, so ends his phenomenal career. Cardinals fans were holding out hope that the 18-year veteran might make one more start at Busch Stadium, but the pain he has been dealing with in his back … [Read more...] about Adam Wainwright Is Done For The Season And His Career