Impact Carlson will get the nod in left field -- along with a prominent lineup spot -- as left-hander Dylan Dodd makes his MLB debut in the start for Atlanta. Alec Burleson is sitting.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Dylan Carlson - Batting second Tuesday Carlson is batting second for the Cardinals on Tuesday versus Atlanta.
Nolan Gorman - Not in STL lineup Tuesday Gorman is absent from the Cardinals' starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact Gorman is off to a rocking start this season, but Juan Yepez will take a turn at DH and bat eighth Tuesday with Atlanta throwing left-hander Dylan Dodd. Taylor Motter is starting at second base and hitting ninth.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Donovan - Out of starting lineup Tuesday Donovan is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact St. Louis will go righty-heavy in this one with Atlanta throwing left-hander Dylan Dodd. Taylor Motter is playing second base and hitting ninth.
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Paul Goldschmidt - Knocks homer in loss Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 8-4 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Goldschmidt's seventh-inning blast was the only one of the Cardinals' 12 hits to go for extra bases. The first baseman is off to an excellent start this season, recording two hits in each of the first four games. He's added two RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and a 3:2 BB:K while occupying his usual No. 3 spot in the order.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals play in game 2 of series
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Jake Woodford - Overmatched by Atlanta Woodford (0-1) gave up six earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings Monday against Atlanta.
Impact He generally needs to rely on guile and deception to have success as a starter, as the righty leans primarily on a pair of low-90s fastballs and an 82-mph sweeping slider. Woodford was put into a tough spot here against a talented offense, and he would be pitching in a hitter-friendly park if he gets another turn in the rotation Sunday in Milwaukee. Matthew Liberatore getting the call from Triple-A could be an option in the coming weeks if the Cardinals want to try something else before Adam Wainwright (groin) returns later this month.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Even persistent Cardinals cannot play catchup to Atlanta's long-range, power show ST. LOUIS — An early display of force and panache by one of the top lineups in the National League was too much for even the Cardinals' stea...
APRIL 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Acuña, Morton lift Braves to 8-4 win over Cardinals
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Juan Yepez - Replacing injured Nootbaar Yepez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
Impact Yepez was sent to Triple-A to await an opening on the big-league roster, and he didn't have to wait long with Lars Nootbaar sidelined since Opening Day with a jammed thumb. Yepez should at least start against left-handed pitchers (Tuesday against Dylan Dodd, for instance) and he could get the occasional start against righties while he remains up.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lars Nootbaar - Lands on IL Nootbaar (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
Impact He hasn't played since jamming his thumb on Opening Day. Juan Yepez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The soonest Nootbaar could return would be Monday, April 10 in Colorado.
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Paul DeJong - Nearing rehab assignment DeJong (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Peoria later this week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact The exact day hasn't been ironed out yet, but DeJong is poised for game action as he works his way back from a back injury. Barring any setbacks, he should return as a backup infielder for the Cardinals later this month.
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Adam Wainwright - Throws bullpen session Wainwright (groin) threw a bullpen session Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact The Cardinals' medical staff will take a look at Wainwright following the throwing session before it's determined when he might be able to start a rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander is working his way back from a groin strain which he suffered shortly before Opening Day. Jake Woodford is filling Wainwright's spot in the St. Louis rotation.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lars Nootbaar - Return not imminent Nootbaar (thumb) played catch Sunday, but it's unclear when he might return to the Cardinals' lineup, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Nootbaar's thumb doesn't bother him while swinging a bat but apparently it's still sore when catching the ball. His return does not appear imminent, and with the Braves slated to start a lefty Tuesday, it could be at least Wednesday before he plays again.
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Giovanny Gallegos - Available Monday Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Gallegos (back) is available to pitch out of the bullpen Monday against Atlanta, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.
Impact Gallegos was unavailable for the weekend series against the Blue Jays due to a back issue, but he's evidently recovered enough to be used Monday, if needed. The 31-year-old is slated to serve as Ryan Helsley's primary setup man and could see the occasional save chance.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burleson - 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
Lars Nootbaar - Held out again Monday Nootbaar (thumb) remained out of the Cardinals' lineup for Monday's game versus Atlanta.
Impact Nootbaar has now missed three straight starts after jamming his thumb on a slide back on Opening Day. Alec Burleson will fill in again in left field and the No. 2 spot in St. Louis' lineup. To this point, there's been no talk of Nootbaar possibly needing an injured list stint.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Posts two hits in return Contreras (knee) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Contreras looked to be in considerable pain and potentially headed for a trip to the injured list after taking a 102.7 mile-per-hour pitch to his right knee in Thursday's season opener, but he ended up missing just one game. He was back behind the plate Sunday and caught all nine innings while producing on the offensive end, alleviating any concern fantasy managers may have had about his status heading into the Cardinals' upcoming six-game week.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Tommy Edman - Swipes bag Sunday Edman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Edman's hit well through three games, going 4-for-12, though all of his hits have been singles. His steal was his first of the campaign after he went 32-for-35 on the basepaths a year ago. Edman's starting at shortstop but hitting ninth against right-handed pitchers to begin 2023, which limits potential to pile up counting stats. He's still in consideration to be the leadoff hitter versus southpaws.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves visit the Cardinals to begin 3-game series
The St. Louis Cardinals start a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on MondayAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brendan Donovan - Smacks leadoff homer Donovan went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Donovan started the game with a bang, depositing Chris Bassitt's first pitch of the game over the wall in right-center field. In the fourth inning, Donovan added a second RBI on a sacrifice fly. He's gone 5-for-14 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored through three games so far. It appears the versatile 26-year-old will get a chance to be the primary second baseman to begin the year, and he's also hitting leadoff against right-handed pitchers.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Carlson - Makes most of first start Carlson went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Carlson was on the bench in the first two games of the season, appearing as a defensive replacement Saturday. He spelled Tyler O'Neill in center field for Sunday's contest. Carlson struggled to a .236/.316/.380 slash line over 128 games last season and failed to win a starting job in spring training, though he could command more playing time if he hits well or injuries pop up. For now, Carlson is set to occupy a utility outfielder role, though his ability to play all three outfield spots should afford him fairly regular looks.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burleson - 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.
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