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Out of lineup versus lefty Burleson is not in the lineup Friday versus the Tigers.

Impact The recently-recalled Juan Yepez will start in left field and bat sixth against the Tigers and southpaw Matthew Boyd. This is now back-to-back absences for Burleson, whose season OPS has fallen to .687. He is 0-for-8 on the year versus lefties.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Burleson is not in the Cardinals' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels, Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact It will be Tyler O'Neill in left field against Griffin Canning. Burleson is just 2-for-22 at the plate over his last eight contests.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus lefty Burleson isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Burleson will take a seat against the left arm of Patrick Sandoval. Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Carlson and Lars Nootbaar will make up the Cards' outfield from left to right Tuesday.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slams third long ball Burleson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run against the Giants in a 6-0 win Thursday.

Impact Burleson entered Thursday having gone 0-for-9 across his previous three games, and he grounded out in each of his first two at-bats against San Francisco starter Logan Webb. However, the young outfielder got the best of Webb in the seventh frame, clubbing a solo homer to right field to break a scoreless tie. Nine of Burleson's 18 hits this season have gone for extra bases, and he's struck out just 10 times across 82 plate appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Though he started in both of the Cardinals' previous two games of the series when Seattle brought right-handers to the hill, the lefty-hitting Burleson will head to the bench for the finale even with the Mariners starting another righty (Chris Flexen). Burleson got on base in four of his eight plate appearances in Seattle and is now maintaining a .790 OPS for the season, which looks to be enough for him hold down at least a part-time role for the time being even though the St. Louis outfield and designated-hitter spot is fairly crowded at the moment.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Burleson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Burleson will take a seat for the first time since April 11, ending a streak of seven consecutive starts in which he batted either second or third for the Cardinals while slashing a collective .192/.222/.346. Despite his recent slump, Burleson maintains a respectable .772 OPS for the season. His performance to date gives Burleson some leash in an everyday role, though with all of Tyler O'Neill, Jordan Walker, Lars Nootbaar and Dylan Carlson all healthy again, Burleson's job security has likely loosened compared to where it was a week ago.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second homer of season Burleson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-3 loss to Arizona.

Impact After going 0-for-3 to start the game, Burleson crushed a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to cut Arizona's lead to 6-3. Through 50 plate appearances, he's slashing .277/.320/.532 with seven strikeouts to just three walks.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In lineup at DH Burleson (shin) is starting at designated hitter and batting second for the Cardinals on Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Burleson exited Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his right shin, but X-rays were negative and he's feeling well enough a day later to at least hit. The Cards have Tyler O'Neill in left field.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative Burleson (shin) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Burleson was diagnosed with a right shin contusion after fouling a pitch off his lower leg Sunday, and his X-rays confirmed the diagnosis. He's considered day-to-day for now, and the Cardinals will wait to see how he feels Monday before determining his status for the series opener against Arizona that day.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing bruised shin Burleson was diagnosed with a right shin contusion after leaving Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact The 24-year-old fouled a pitch off himself during the third inning and was unable to remain in the contest. Burleson finished the game 0-for-2, which snapped a modest four-game hit streak. He should be considered day-to-day.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Burleson was removed from Sunday's game against the Pirates after he fouled a pitch off his lower leg, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burleson fouled the pitch off himself during the third inning and stayed in to finish the plate appearance, but he was replaced in the field for the following frame. The specifics of the injury are unclear, but the Cardinals should update the 24-year-old's status in the near future.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another start in left field Burleson is starting in left field and batting second for the Cardinals on Friday in Milwaukee.

Impact Burleson appears to have leap-frogged Dylan Carlson in the Cards' outfield pecking order, at least against right-handers. In five games versus righties since Lars Nootbaar (thumb) was sidelined, Burleson has been in left field and in the two-hole for all of them. Carlson, meanwhile, has made just three starts this season (two in center field, one in left field).

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tapped to start in left field again Burleson is starting in left field and batting second for the Cardinals in Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Lars Nootbaar (thumb) is missing a third straight contest and it's been Burleson filling in for him each time both in left field and in the two-hole. Meanwhile, Dylan Carlson has started just one game and that was in the eight spot, so Burleson seems to have leap-frogged him at least versus rightiies. Burleson popped a home run and added two doubles Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Displays power potential Burleson went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact After going 0-for-4 on Saturday, Burleson stepped up in Sunday's series finale. He hit the second of three homers for the Cardinals in the first inning, and he later added an RBI double. The 24-year-old was a slightly surprising addition to the Cardinals' Opening Day roster, given how crowded their outfield is, but he's now started consecutive games in left field. It appears he'll compete with Lars Nootbaar (thumb) for regular playing time at that position.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Informed he'll make roster Burleson has been informed he'll make the Opening Day roster for the Cardinals, MLB Pipeline reports.

Impact Burleson and Jordan Walker have both swung their way onto the Opening Day roster for the reigning NL Central champions. The 24-year-old Burleson has registered a .744 OPS with a home run over his 61 plate appearances, and also shown the ability to help out at multiple positions. Burleson may not have a starting role to begin the 2023 campaign with the Cardinals, but he has a chance to hit his way into regular playing time to begin the new year.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Back in action Burleson (ankle) is batting eighth and playing right field in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Astros.

Impact Burleson had ankle discomfort that kept him out of action for a couple of days, but he's moved past it. The 24-year-old outfielder can now resume his pursuit of a backup role in the Cardinals' outfield. He's batting .250 (4-for-16) with two RBI, three runs scored and a 4:4 BB:K through seven Grapefruit League games entering Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Wednesday's lineup Burleson was scratched from the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League tilt versus the Yankees due to right ankle discomfort, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Burleson can be viewed as day-to-day until the team provides an update. Moises Gomez has entered the lineup in Burleson's place in right field. Burleson is competing for playing time in the St. Louis outfield this spring, but might be a little behind in the pecking order. This injury, however minor, doesn't help his cause.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make wild-card roster Burleson won't be included on the Cardinals' wild-card roster, Katie Woo of The Athletic report.

Impact Burleson spent the last month in the majors and hit .188 with a home run, a double, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base over 16 games. However, he'll be left off the roster for the team's first postseason series since Nolan Gorman will rejoin the major-league club due to his power and defensive versatility.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two runs Burleson went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Burleson scored on Corey Dickerson's grand slam in the first inning, then knocked in Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt on a single in the second inning. The hit in Saturday's outing extends Burleson's hit streak to three games. The young outfielder has seen limited time since getting called up Sep. 8, but has impressed recently. Despite his recent success, Burleson is currently slashing .206/.289/.294.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Burleson went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Burleson found himself in the lineup Wednesday after the Cardinals rested a handful of starters following their division-clinching win Tuesday. Playing time has been sporadic for Burleson since his Sept. 7 call-up, as he hasn't done enough to claim a larger role. The top prospect is slashing .194/.242/.290 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored through 33 plate appearances. Considering he recorded only four stolen bases across 109 games with Triple-A Memphis, Burleson shouldn't be counted on for speed contributions in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks first career homer Burleson hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Friday's 11-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The Cardinals got a massive game from the No. 2 spot in the order, as the legendary Albert Pujols hit two homers to join the 700-homer club in the contest. Burleson then pinch hit for Pujols in the eighth inning and delivered a solo shot for the last run of the game. That long ball was Burleson's first of his career, as well as his first extra-base hit in 27 at-bats. The 23-year-old is hitting just .185, and he's playing regularly versus right-handed pitchers, though that won't matter much this weekend against a lefty-heavy Dodgers rotation. If the platoon holds, Burleson will likely sit Saturday versus Clayton Kershaw before joining the lineup Sunday against Michael Grove.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting more work versus righties Burleson will start in right field and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Reds, Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting rookie will crack the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games in which the Cardinals have faced a right-handed pitcher. With Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) going on the injured list Saturday and Lars Nootbaar expected to see more work in center field as a result, Burleson looks as though he could fill the strong side of a platoon in the corner outfield with either the switch-hitting Dylan Carlson or the righty-hitting Ben DeLuzio.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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