BREAKING: St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan has been scratched from tonight’s game against the New York Yankees due to left foot soreness, a shocking development just hours before the first pitch. Donovan was slated to lead off and play second base, raising concerns about his ongoing injuries.
This latest setback comes after Donovan has struggled with leg and foot issues throughout the season. He previously missed four games following a June 10 incident against Toronto, where he sustained a sprained capsule in his left big toe. Since then, his performance has dipped significantly, batting just .234 in 46 games after the injury, despite an overall season average of .279 with 9 home runs and 45 RBI.
The Cardinals were already facing challenges tonight, as Willson Contreras remains out for a second consecutive game due to a right foot contusion he suffered when hit by a pitch from Colorado’s Kyle Freeland on August 8. This double blow leaves St. Louis shorthanded, intensifying the urgency for the team as they face the Yankees.
Fans are now left wondering about Donovan’s future in the lineup and the potential impact on the Cardinals’ performance. With the postseason looming, the team must navigate these injuries carefully. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
The Cardinals’ management has not yet provided a timeline for Donovan’s recovery, but the team will be looking for immediate improvements in the coming games.
