Cardinals To Place Masyn Winn On Injured List
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The St. Louis Cardinals have officially placed shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb fracture, retroactive to August 22, with Nolan Gorman recalled from Triple-A Memphis as the corresponding move.
- Winn has been sidelined since August 21 after injuring his thumb sliding in a game; initial x-rays were negative, but an MRI was conducted to detect a possible fracture causing significant pain when swinging.
- Winn has been a top defensive shortstop this season, ranking fourth in Outs Above Average and tied for the NL lead in defensive runs saved, though his offensive numbers have declined over the past three seasons.
- With Winn out, JJ Wetherholt has shifted back to shortstop, while José Fermín and Ramón Urías are expected to share second base duties; Gorman, who has experience at second base, has been playing third base this year.
- Gorman returns to the majors after being optioned in mid-June due to poor offensive performance; he continues to struggle with a high strikeout rate in Triple-A despite mechanical adjustments.
