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ALEC BURLESON #41 - FIRST BASEMAN - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
18 HR •
69 RBI •
.290Â AVGÂ
18 HR
69 RBI
.290 AVG
Mariners take on the Cardinals in first of 3-game series
The Seattle Mariners open a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on MondaySEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Set for Monday return Burleson (wrist) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Mariners, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Burleson will make his return to the Cardinals' starting lineup Monday without being sent out on a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old outfielder had been on the shelf since Aug. 29 due to right wrist inflammation. He's slashing .286/.337/.451 in 470 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Set for Monday return Burleson (wrist) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Mariners, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Burleson will make his return to the Cardinals' starting lineup Monday without being sent out on a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old outfielder had been on the shelf since Aug. 29 due to right wrist inflammation. He's slashing .286/.337/.451 in 470 plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals and Giants square off with series tied 1-1
Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants are looking for a series win with a victory on SundaySEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Lee leads Giants against the Cardinals after 4-hit game
The San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Jung Hoo Lee had four hits on Friday in an 8-2 win over the CardinalsSEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press
Aiming to return for SEA series Burleson (wrist) is slated to return from the 10-day injured list at some point during the Cardinals' three-game road series against the Mariners starting Monday, Katie Woo of The...
Impact Burleson is rehabbing from right wrist inflammation that caused him to be placed on the 10-day IL in late August. He's increased his baseball activities over the past few days, and it appears the 26-year-old outfielder will not need a rehab assignment and join the Cardinals in Seattle early next week.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals 1B Contreras begins serving 4-game suspension; Arenado could start rehab assignment
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras started serving a four-game suspension Friday in the opener of St. Louis’ series against the San Francisco GiantsSEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press
Giants bring win streak into game against the Cardinals
The San Francisco Giants will attempt to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press
Cardinals coaching staff believes young hitters are heading in right direction Masyn Winn, Victor Scott II, and Alec Burleson all drew praise from manager Oli Marmol and hitting coach Brant Brown.
SEPTEMBER 3 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Hopes to take batting practice soon Burleson hopes to take batting practice in the coming days after an anti-inflammatory injection alleviated discomfort in his injured right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Pos...
Impact If Burleson is able to take batting practice soon, he could avoid a rehab assignment and be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 8. Burleson is second only to Ivan Herrera on the Cardinals with a wRC+ of 120 this season.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals square off against the Athletics with series tied 1-1
Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press
Athletics bring 1-0 series advantage over Cardinals into game 2
The Athletics take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press
Plays catch Monday Burleson (wrist) was spotted playing catch on the field prior to Monday's game against the Athletics, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact St. Louis placed Burleson on the 10-day injured list Friday due to right wrist inflammation, but after getting an injection to relieve discomfort, he's already started throwing again. Burleson remains hopeful to be activated from the IL around when he's first eligible to return Sept. 8.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Plays catch Monday Burleson (wrist) was spotted playing catch on the field prior to Monday's game against the Athletics, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact St. Louis placed Burleson on the 10-day injured list Friday due to right wrist inflammation, but after getting an injection to relieve discomfort, he's already started throwing again. Burleson remains hopeful to be activated from the IL around when he's first eligible to return Sept. 8.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Cardinals
The Athletics aim to break their three-game skid with a victory over the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
Reds to break skid in matchup with the Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds aim to break a five-game skid when they play the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 31 • Associated Press
Reds aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds aim to break their four-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 30 • Associated Press
Cardinals place Burleson, Pozo on injured list; call up Crooks, Prieto
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yahel Pozo on the injured list and called up two top prospects from Triple-A MemphisAUGUST 29 • Associated Press
Cardinals placing OF Alec Burleson (wrist) on injured list The St.Louis Cardinals are placing outfielder Alec Burleson on the 10-day injured list with a wrist issue, The Athletic reported Friday.The...
AUGUST 29 • THESTATE.COM
Lands on IL with wrist inflammation The Cardinals placed Burleson on the 10-day injured list Friday with right wrist inflammation.
Impact After first tweaking his wrist last week and sitting out one game, Burleson had to be lifted from Thursday's contests versus the Pirates after aggravating the injury. He'll be eligible for activation Sept. 8, but the Cardinals have not offered a timetable for Burleson's return. Lars Nootbaar, Nathan Church and Jordan Walker should be the team's primary outfielders for now, though Victor Scott (ankle) is due back next week and would likely displace Church from that group.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Heading to IL with sore wrist The Cardinals will place Burleson (wrist) on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game in Cincinnati, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Burleson missed one game last week with a right wrist injury and had to be pulled early from Thursday's contest versus the Pirates after the wrist flared up on him again. He will be eligible for activation Sept. 8, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to go on that date. The Cardinals should roll with Lars Nootbaar, Nathan Church and Jordan Walker as their primary outfielders for now, though Victor Scott (ankle) should be back next week to displace Church from that group.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Battling nagging wrist soreness Burleson had to be removed from Thursday's game against the Pirates after the seventh inning due to nagging soreness in his right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatc...
Impact Burleson had to miss a game last week due to the injury and it flared up on him again Thursday. The Cardinals are expected to promote both Jimmy Crooks and Cesar Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, and it would appear Burleson going on the 10-day injured list is one of the possible corresponding transactions.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Reds enter matchup against the Cardinals on losing streak
The Cincinnati Reds will try to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 29 • Associated Press
Pirates play the Cardinals leading series 2-1
The Pittsburgh Pirates lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 28 • Associated Press
