ImpactApparently Wade's foot is fine after being spiked, and he is instead dealing with the hand injury. It's unclear when in the game he suffered the strain, but more details should become available Thursday.
JULY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Nursing left hand strainWade's exited Wednesday's game with a left hand strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Gets spiked, exits WednesdayWade left Wednesday's game against the Cardinals with an apparent foot injury after being stepped on at first base, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.
ImpactThe 27-year-old went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks before being replaced by Darin Ruf at first base. Wade should be considered day-to-day and may be able to play Friday against the Nationals.
JULY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Giants mourn loss of DR operations directorSAN FRANCISCO -- Pablo Peguero, the Giants’ director of Dominican Republic operations, died unexpectedly at his home in Santo Domingo on Wed...
JULY 8, 2021•MLB.COM
Paul DeJong - Starting after all WednesdayDeJong is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Wednesday at San Francisco, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe 27-year-old wasn't included in the Cardinals' initial starting nine for Wednesday's series finale, but he'll join the lineup with Tyler O'Neill (illness) sitting out. DeJong is hitting .164/.274/.301 with three homers, seven RBI and six runs in 24 games since returning from the injured list in mid-June.
JULY 8, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Carlos Martínez - Dealing with torn thumb ligamentMartinez will be sidelined for the near future by a torn ligament in his right thumb, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe right-hander landed on the injured list earlier in the day with what was labeled a ligament strain, but he's apparently dealing with a full tear of the thumb ligament. Martinez doesn't have a timetable for his return given the recency of the diagnosis, but he can be ruled out indefinitely while he continues to be evaluated and begins treatment back in St. Louis.
JULY 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Paul DeJong - Not starting WednesdayDeJong is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ImpactDeJong is 4-for-22 over his past seven games and will take a seat for the second time in the past three days. Edmundo Sosa will work at shortstop for the Cardinals as DeJong continues to struggle offensively in 2021.
JULY 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Yadier Molina - Takes seat WednesdayMolina is not starting Wednesday's game against the Giants, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ImpactA three-hit showing Tuesday boosted Molina's average to .317 in the last 11 games and .260 on the season. He's also contributed eight RBI during that 11-game span. Andrew Knizner will start at catcher in Wednesday's series finale.
JULY 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE
