NOLAN GORMAN NEWS

Slim chance of returning Manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Gorman (hamstring) has a "slim" chance of returning before the end of the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list last Wednesday because of a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and the out-of-contention Cardinals have no real reason to rush him back for the final week. Tommy Edman, Jose Fermin and Juniel Querecuto are currently rotating in at second base.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with hamstring strain St. Louis placed Gorman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain.

Impact Gorman suffered the injury while legging out an infield single in Tuesday's win at Baltimore and will be sidelined until at least next weekend. The 23-year-old slugger leaves behind an .805 OPS with 27 homers and 76 RBI through 119 games this season with the Cardinals, who have called up Juniel Querecuto from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding roster move.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hamstring tightness Gorman was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to right hamstring tightness, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Gorman had to leave Tuesday's game after injuring himself while legging out an infield single in the second inning. There's still no word on how severe Gorman's injury is, but the Cardinals will likely offer more details before Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Gorman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Gorman started the Cardinals' first eight games of September but will receive Sunday off after posting a .914 OPS with three homers during that span. Luken Baker will bat sixth as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks another homer Gorman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, a stolen base and three total runs in an 11-6 win against Atlanta on Wednesday.

Impact After snapping a 16-game homer drought with a pair of long balls Tuesday, Gorman went deep again Wednesday, smashing a 414-foot, three-run shot in the eighth inning to cap a big offensive night by the Cardinals. Prior to the two-game power surge, Gorman had been struggling mightily, batting .169 with a 40.6 percent strikeout rate since the start of August. The punchouts haven't gone away -- Gorman has six over his past three contests -- but it's hard to complain about those since he's knocked in eight runs over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard twice Tuesday Gorman went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact A two-run blast in the third inning off Michael Soroka was followed by a solo shot in the ninth off Michael Tonkin, as Gorman snapped a 16-game homer drought that extended back to Aug, 4. In nine contests since recovering from a back issue and being activated off the IL, Gorman's batting just .133 (4-for-30) with 17 strikeouts, but three of his four hits and five of his six RBI during that stretch have come in the last two games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gorman hits 2 of Cards' 4 homers in 10-6 win over Braves as Soroka suffers another injury

Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Gorman hit early two-run homers to spoil Michael Soroka’s promotion to Atlanta and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Braves 10-6

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against lefty Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact With the Cardinals and Padres getting together for a day game after a night game and with southpaw Rich Hill on the bump for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Gorman will get a day off. Gorman is sitting for the first time since he returned Friday from the 10-day injured list. He went 1-for-12 with two walks and 10 strikeouts in his first four games back in action.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals reinstate INF Nolan Gorman from 10-day IL The St. Louis Cardinals reinstated infielder Nolan Gorman from the 10-day injured list on Friday.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Returns from IL The Cardinals reinstated Gorman (back) from the injured list Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Gorman landed on the injured list last week with a lower-back strain and will now return after a minimum stay. The 23-year-old was slashing .235/.350/.412 through 40 plate appearances in August prior to getting injured. Gorman's return will force Jose Fermin back to Triple-A Memphis in order to clear a roster spot.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Friday return Gorman (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday as long as he gets through a full workout Wednesday with no setbacks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gorman was forced to the IL last week with a balky back, an injury which is initially suffered back during the 2020-21 offseason during a weightlifting incident. He's feeling much better following a pain-killing injection, though, and appears on track for activation when first eligible this weekend as the Cardinals travel to Philadelphia.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Showing signs of progress Gorman (back) will hit off a tee Monday and "increase baseball activity," John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gorman, per the report, is showing signs of progress, but he is still not feeling good enough to take part in defensive drills. He is eligible to be activated from the injured list Friday, but he may need to make significant strides in the coming days to be ready by that point.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To receive injection Gorman (back) is scheduled to receive a pain-killing injection Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 14 with a lower back strain. The second baseman has been dealing with ongoing back discomfort since late July. With the time off, the 23-year-old will hope to alleviate any lingering pain.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL with back strain Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 14, with a lower-back strain.

Impact Gorman has been dealing with off-and-on back discomfort since late July and will now get an extended period of rest. He leaves behind an .815 OPS with 24 home runs and 67 RBI in 104 games on the year. Jose Fermin and Taylor Motter will likely share time at second base for the Cardinals while Gorman is on the shelf.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thinks he could DH Thursday Gorman (back) believes he could be available at least as a designated hitter Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Gorman is dealing with a nagging back injury which he actually initially suffered back in 2020-21 offseason during a weightlifting incident. It's more of an issue for him in the field when he has to bend over to field grounders, so it's possible he could stay on the roster but be limited to DH duty for a while. The Cardinals could also opt to go ahead and put him on the injured list to give him some rest, especially since they have a few other players that are also banged up.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back issue Wednesday Gorman (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Gorman will remain on the bench for a third consecutive game on account of lower-back tightness, affording Taylor Motter another turn at second base. The Cardinals seem to be viewing Gorman as day-to-day with the hope that he'll be able to return to the starting nine at some point during their four-game series with the Mets, which begins Thursday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Tuesday Gorman (back) is absent from the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact Gorman was scratched from Monday's series opener due to nagging lower-back tightness and needs at least one more day of rest. Taylor Motter is starting at second base and batting eighth for St. Louis.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with tight back Gorman was scratched from the lineup Monday against the Athletics due to lower-back tightness, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact This back tightness has been a lingering issue for Gorman, who may need more days off down the stretch. Taylor Motter will start at second base and bat ninth as the Cardinals open a three-game series versus Oakland.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Launches two homers in loss Gorman went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Gorman missed Thursday's game with a bruised foot he sustained Wednesday. He returned with a vengeance, popping a pair of homers for the second time in just over a week. The second baseman is up to 24 long balls, 67 RBI, 47 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .245/.331/.512 slash line through 97 contests this season. With Brendan Donovan done for the year, Gorman should have a chance to take on an everyday role at second base after frequently sitting out versus southpaws early in the season.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Gorman (foot) is starting at second base and batting third Friday against the Rockies, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact After missing Thursday's game due to a bruised foot, Gorman is officially good to go for Friday's series opener. The 23-year-old came back from the All-Star break scorching hot, but he is just 1-for-11 with seven strikeouts across his last four games.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with bruised foot Gorman was scratched from the lineup Thursday versus the Twins due to a bruised foot, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Gorman fouled a ball off his foot Wednesday and will take a day off for rest and treatment. It's not a serious concern. Jose Fermin is now starting at second base and batting ninth for the Cardinals in Thursday's series finale against Minnesota.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Wednesday Gorman (back) will start at second base and bat third Wednesday against the Twins.

Impact Gorman was on the bench for the Cardinals' last two games due to back soreness, but he'll be healthy enough to play the field Wednesday. The 23-year-old has made 26 of his starts this season as a designated hitter, but he'll likely see the overwhelming majority of his playing time at second base moving forward with Brendan Donovan (elbow) set to undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Gorman (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Gorman was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Cubs due to back tightness and isn't ready to return even after Monday's scheduled team off day. Taylor Motter will start at second base for the Cardinals on Tuesday as Jordan Walker takes a turn as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Nolan Gorman misses Sunday's game against Cubs with lower back tightness

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman was scratched from Sunday’s game with lower back tightness

JULY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with back tightness Gorman was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs due to back tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Gorman was penciled in to start at second base and bat third Sunday, but the back issue will instead force him to the bench. The 23-year-old will now have two days to rest up since the Cardinals have a team day off Monday before potentially missing more time. Taylor Motter replaced him in the lineup at second base.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE