Cardinals Place Victor Scott II on Injured List with Ankle Sprain
UPDATE: The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Victor Scott II on the 10-day injured list following a left ankle sprain sustained in a dramatic play against the New York Yankees. This urgent decision comes just before Sunday’s series finale, as Scott underwent an MRI revealing the extent of his injury.
The incident occurred during the third inning of Saturday’s high-scoring game, which ended in a 12-8 loss for the Cardinals. Scott collided with the outfield wall while attempting to catch a home run hit by Yankees star Aaron Judge. Although Scott nearly made the spectacular catch, he landed awkwardly on his left ankle, prompting the medical evaluation.
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 lineup. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Roddery Muñoz has been optioned back to Memphis to make room for the new additions.
Scott has been a key player for the Cardinals this season, participating in 116 games with a batting average of .223, including five home runs, 35 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases. His absence will be felt as the team navigates through a crucial part of the season.
The Cardinals are also dealing with injuries to other starters. First baseman Willson Contreras is sidelined due to a right foot contusion after being hit by a pitch earlier this week, and second baseman Brendan Donovan is out with persistent leg and foot issues. Contreras has not played since Tuesday, and Donovan has not participated in the series against the Yankees.
As the Cardinals face these challenges, fans are left wondering how the team will adapt. The immediate impact of Scott’s injury could shift the dynamics on the field as they seek to recover from consecutive losses. With the situation developing rapidly, all eyes will be on the Cardinals as they strive to overcome these setbacks and perform in the upcoming games.
