Impact Knizner went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts over his last three games and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup. Ivan Herrera is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ANDREW KNIZNER
1 HR •
9 RBI •
.167 AVG
1 HR
9 RBI
.167 AVG
Remains out of lineup Knizner isn't starting Monday against Miami, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Not in Sunday's lineup Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Knizner started five of the past six contests and will receive Sunday off after going 1-for-12 during that span. Ivan Herrera will work behind the dish in the series finale versus Chicago.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Thursday's lineup Knizner isn't starting Thursday against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Knizner started in the last three games and went 1-for-8 with a walk and a strikeout. Ivan Herrera will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Thursday.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Burnes, Brewers blank Cards 2-0, move alone atop NL Central
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Takes seat Sunday Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Knizner has taken over as the Cardinals' No. 1 backstop in the wake of Yadier Molina (knee) landing on the injured list Friday, but the former will give way to Ivan Herrera behind the dish in the series finale in Boston. While starting in both of the first two games of the series, Knizner went 1-for-6 with a double, two walks, two runs and an RBI.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wacha sharp, Red Sox hold off Cardinals' rally in 9th
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In line to serve as primary catcher Knizner is in line to serve as the Cardinals' primary catcher in the near future since Yadier Molina (knee) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Katie Woo of The Athle...
Impact The 27-year-old started in six of the last nine games since Molina was dealing with persistent knee soreness, and Knizner went 1-for-18 with a walk and four strikeouts during that time. Molina doesn't yet have a timetable to return, and Knizner will likely see most of the at-bats during the veteran's IL stint. However, the Cardinals will call up prospect Ivan Herrera on Friday, and he'll likely compete for playing time in the big leagues if Knizner continues to struggle at the plate.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filling in for Molina again Knizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Knizner will start for the fifth time in six games while Yadier Molina continues to nurse an unspecified injury. With Molina missing time of late, Knizner hasn't been able to capitalize on the added opportunities afforded to him. He's gone hitless with six strikeouts in 16 at-bats over his last five starts.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pujols' sac fly in 10th lifts Cardinals over Padres 3-2
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Returns to backup role Knizner is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Knizner started the past three games with Yadier Molina (personal) on the bereavement list, but Molina is back with the team for Thursday's contest. Knizner has a solid .269/.364/.358 slash line for a backup catcher and should continue to see semi-regular playing time behind Molina.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filling for Molina Knizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Knizner is likely to draw both of the starts behind the plate during the Cardinals' two-game series with the Blue Jays while top backstop Yadier Molina (personal) is back in Puerto Rico to tend to a family matter after being placed on the bereavement list. By catchers' standards, Knizner has been productive when given opportunities to play this season, as he carries a .262/.357/.361 slash line over 70 plate appearances into Monday's contest.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wainwright, Molina help Cardinals to 5-3 win over Pirates
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Cards' O'Neill has winning hit, twinbill-record 6 Ks vs Mets
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Adds three RBI Knizner went 1-for-1 with a hit-by-pitch and three RBI in Sunday's 15-6 win over the Giants.
Impact Knizner hit a two-run single in the sixth inning when he pinch hit for Yadier Molina, then got plunked with the bases loaded in the seventh. Over his last three games, Knizner is 3-for-6, a vast improvement after he started May just 2-for-16 in his first six contests. Overall, the catcher is slashing a reasonable .245/.362/.367 with a home run, nine RBI, three runs scored and three doubles in 58 plate appearances.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bannon singles on 1st big league pitch, O's top Cards 3-2
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Witt Jr hits 1st MLB homer, leads Keller, Royals over Cards
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Catch of the year? We may have the front-runner ST. LOUIS -- Michael A. Taylor defied both gravity and the wall blocking his way to make a seemingly impossible catch possible in the fifth...
MAY 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
'Flares start fires': Knizner keys rally that Bader, Arenado finish ST. LOUIS -- Veteran Cardinals players occasionally give catcher Andrew Knizner grief for some of the “corny” jokes he tells or his sometime...
MAY 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
Bader, Arenado homer to lead Cardinals beat Diamondbacks 7-5
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Productive in win Knizner went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Reds.
Impact Knizner has recorded multiple hits in two of his six games this season. The 27-year-old catcher opened the scoring with an RBI single in the second inning. He also scored on a Paul Goldschmidt double in the sixth inning after getting aboard with a double of his own. Knizner has started consecutive games as Yadier Molina continues to deal with some general soreness. Knizner owns a .318/.375/.545 slash line with six RBI, two runs scored, a home run and a pair of doubles through 24 plate appearances this season.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench for Molina's return Knizner will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact While top backstop Yadier Molina recently dealt with general soreness, Knizner picked up three consecutive starts behind the plate over the weekend in Milwaukee and went a collective 4-for-12 with two RBI. Though Molina is back in action for Tuesday's series opener, manager Oliver Marmol suggested Sunday that the veteran catcher will likely split time with Knizner until Molina's soreness completely subsides, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Knizner thus looks like he could be in line for up to three starts this week, but expect his playing time to taper off thereafter.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor has key double, Hader saves 100th, Brewers beat Cards
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Drives in a pair Knizner went 3-for-5 with two RBI in a 10-1 win Friday in Milwaukee.
Impact In his second start of the season, Knizner had a two-run single in the four-run first inning and added two more singles later in the game. After compiling just 20 RBI in 89 games in his first three big-league seasons, the 27-year-old has picked up five RBI in his first two contests of 2022. While he hasn't yet consistently hit well in the majors, he does have a career .303/.369/.461 in the minor leagues.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals capitalize on fast start to trounce Brewers 10-1
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Slugs homer in win Knizner went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Royals.
Impact The backup catcher was initially expected to start Monday versus the Pirates before that game was rained out. Knizner still got his start Tuesday, and he made the most of it, as his three-run blast in the fourth inning gave the Cardinals just enough runs to get the win. The 27-year-old is expected to play more frequently than in past seasons to give Yadier Molina rest, so it's encouraging to see Knizner make an impact when given a start as he looks to cement his place as the Cardinals' catcher of the future.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
