MARCH 20, 2023 • MLB.COM
PAUL DEJONG #15 - SHORTSTOP - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
24 HR •
56 RBI •
.227 AVG
24 HR
56 RBI
.227 AVG
DeJong (back) suffers setback, likely to start season on IL JUPITER, Fla. -- The Cardinals received some roster clarity Monday, when Paul DeJong suffered a setback in his return from back pain that ha...
Hits snag, iffy for Opening Day Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that DeJong recently suffered a setback in his recovery from back soreness and is questionable to be ready to go for Opening Day, Derric...
Impact DeJong's back issue first cropped up March 14, but after he made some progress in the days that followed, the Cardinals had been earmarking Tuesday's game against the Nationals for his return to the Grapefruit League lineup. Those plans have now been scrapped in light of DeJong's setback, but Marmol said the Cardinals will put a plan together later Monday to see when or if a return to the lineup is possible for the shortstop before the end of the spring. If DeJong is forced to the injured list to begin the season, the move could pave the way for non-roster invitee Taylor Motter to make the Cardinals' Opening Day squad as a reserve infielder.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No timetable for return DeJong (back) is making progress but there's no timetable for his return to games, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact DeJong is dealing with some lower-back tightness. It's notable that Brendan Donovan has been seeing some action at shortstop lately, which could be an indication the Cardinals think they could need him as a backup there in the event DeJong isn't ready for Opening Day.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DeJong battling injuries in crucial spring PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- In a perfect world, Paul DeJong would have been in the batter’s box and facing Mets superstar pitcher Justin Verland...
MARCH 15, 2023 • MLB.COM
Day-to-day with back injury Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said DeJong will be "sidelined for a few days" while the shortstop contends with back tightness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact DeJong was pulled from the lineup ahead of the Cardinals' Grapefruit League game Tuesday versus the Astros due to the injury, which Marmol said is bothering the 29-year-old when he's bending over to field grounders. The skipper noted that the issue isn't bothering DeJong at the plate, so it's possible that he'll still be able to get at-bats in spring games as designated hitter while he waits for the back tightness to dissipate.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched due to back tightness DeJong is being evaluated for lower-back tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact That's the reason for his late removal from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday. DeJong is considered day-to-day for now. Masyn Winn will start at shortstop and bat eighth against the Astros.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from lineup Tuesday DeJong was scratched from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday against the Astros.
Impact No reason has been given yet, though it's notable that DeJong had some trouble with arm fatigue at the start of Grapefruit League play. Top prospect Masyn Winn is in at shortstop and batting eighth Tuesday.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Playing shortstop Tuesday DeJong, who has been dealing with fatigue in his right arm, will be back at shortstop on Tuesday for a Grapefruit League contest against the Tigers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact DeJong has been limited to designated hitter as of late while dealing with the fatigue, but he's been cleared to return to the infield. The 29-year-old is attempting to win a utility role with St. Louis to begin the 2023 season with Tommy Edman expected to get most of the reps at shortstop this season.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for throwing DeJong (arm) was cleared to resume full throwing Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact DeJong has been limited to designated hitter so far in Grapefruit League games because of some right arm fatigue, but it appears he's now received full clearance. With Tommy Edman slated to serve as the Cardinals' everyday shortstop in 2023, DeJong is looking at a utility infielder role.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Closing in on full throwing Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that DeJong (arm) will take part in light throwing across the diamond for the next couple of days before slowly ramping back up to full...
Impact DeJong may be a week or more away from being ready to play shortstop in spring games, but his bout with what the team is describing as a case of "dead arm" won't prevent him from getting in at-bats during Grapefruit League play. He's slated to serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game against the Mets in what will mark his second appearance of the exhibition slate.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with dead arm DeJong is dealing with dead arm, but the Cardinals aren't particularly concerned, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The issue is being framed as nothing more than the usual soreness that affects many players at the start of camp. DeJong won't throw Saturday and won't take the field in game action for a few days, but he's able to serve as the designated hitter. The Cardinals hope he'll play the field by next weekend.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Retools swing DeJong has removed a high leg kick from his swing, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact DeJong has a tumultuous 2022, which saw him in and out of the mix for the starting shortstop job. He ended the campaign with a paltry .157/.245/.286 slash line across 77 games in the majors, which prompted him to work on his plate mechanics during the offseason. DeJong figures to be in competition for a spot on the major-league roster throughout spring training -- a number of moving parts in the infield, such as where Tommy Edman plays, will likely have an impact on DeJong's role.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
After winter revamp of swing in 'the lab,' Paul DeJong eyes decisive spring with Cardinals As he pulled his hands back, lifted his left foot up, and readied to whip his bat forward, the sensation Paul DeJong felt this past season w...
JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
After winter revamp of swing in 'the lab,' Paul DeJong eyes decisive spring with Cardinals As he pulled his hands back, lifted his left foot up, and readied to whip his bat forward, the sensation Paul DeJong felt this past season w...
JANUARY 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
After winter revamp of swing in 'the lab,' Paul DeJong eyes decisive spring with Cardinals As he pulled his hands back, lifted his left foot up, and readied to whip his bat forward, the sensation Paul DeJong felt this past season w...
JANUARY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Mozeliak ready to let DeJong prove himself While Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak was quick to pronounce Tommy Edman as his team’s starting shortstop for the s...
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • MLB.COM
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Mired in deep slump DeJong has gone 4-for-36 (.111) since the start of September.
Impact He's played in 20 games in that span, recording just one extra-base hit, an RBI double in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates. DeJong has started to regain some playing time since the Cardinals clinched a playoff spot, starting three of the last four games at shortstop. The 29-year-old is still slashing a meager .152/.241/.288 with six home runs, 25 RBI, 17 runs scored and three stolen bases through 74 contests this year, with his defense likely the only thing between him and another demotion.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Slugs grand slam DeJong went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Saturday's 16-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact The Cardinals responded to Arizona's three-run rally in the eighth inning with an eight-run ninth, with DeJong accounting for half of that burst. His grand slam snapped an 0-for-20 skid at the plate, and it helped him avoid a sixth straight hitless game. The shortstop had hit well since his call-up from Triple-A Memphis, but the recent skid has dropped him back to a .176/.256/.359 slash line for the year. He's added six homers, 24 RBI, 15 runs scored and three stolen bases in 43 contests.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
