URGENT UPDATE: The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Victor Scott II on the 10-day injured list following a left ankle sprain sustained while chasing a home run hit by Aaron Judge during Saturday’s game. The injury occurred in the third inning of the Cardinals’ 12-8 loss to the New York Yankees, prompting immediate action by the team.
Scott underwent an MRI that confirmed the sprain after he collided with the outfield wall while attempting to catch Judge’s drive. His remarkable effort nearly resulted in an incredible catch but ended with him landing awkwardly on his left ankle. This injury marks a significant blow for the Cardinals as Scott has played in 116 games this season, contributing with a batting average of .223, five home runs, 35 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases.
In response to Scott’s injury, the Cardinals have called up outfielder Nathan Church and left-handed pitcher Anthony Veneziano from Triple-A Memphis. Church is set to start in center field and bat ninth in today’s finale against the Yankees. In a strategic move, right-handed pitcher Roddery Muñoz has been optioned back to Memphis to make room for Church.
The team is already dealing with multiple injuries, including first baseman Willson Contreras, who is sidelined with a right foot contusion after being hit by a pitch earlier in the week, and second baseman Brendan Donovan, who is out with left foot and groin soreness. Contreras has not played since Tuesday, while Donovan has been unavailable since sustaining a left big toe injury on June 10.
As the Cardinals face the Yankees today, fans and players alike will be watching closely to see how these injuries impact their performance. The urgency of the situation is palpable as St. Louis seeks to recover lost ground in the standings amidst these setbacks.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops, and fans will want to see how the team adapts in the face of adversity.
