TOMMY EDMAN NEWS

On bench Wednesday Edman is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact Jose Fermin will start at second base and bat seventh for the Cardinals, who were officially eliminated from postseason contention Tuesday. Edman is slashing .242/.304/.274 in 69 plate appearances since the beginning of September.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Edman is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Baltimore.

Impact Richie Palacios is playing second base and Lars Nootbaar will patrol center field. Edman has gone 0-for-13 with four strikeouts over his last three games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm Saturday Edman went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Edman has hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games, going 16-for-49 (.327) in that span. The utility man has also shown little hesitation on the basepaths with seven steals over that span. Edman is seeing regular playing time between second base, shortstop and center field lately. He's at a .251/.314/.416 slash line with 12 home runs, 24 steals, 45 RBI and 62 runs scored across 119 contests.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Adds another steal Edman went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact Edman has been steady, going 8-for-21 (.381) during his seven-game hitting streak. He's bounced around defensively as usual, seeing time at second base, shortstop and center field in that span. The speedy utility man is up to 23 thefts on 25 attempts this year while adding a .246/.310/.416 slash line, 12 home runs, 42 RBI and 61 runs scored through 116 games.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two in win Edman went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two steals in Sunday's win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Batting in his customary ninth spot in the order against a righty, Edman reached base three times to help spark the Cardinals to a win in the series finale. It was Edman's second multi-steal effort in four games, and he has now swiped 22 bags on the season. He's now slashing .246/.310/.415 with 12 homers, 41 RBI and 60 runs scored in 386 at-bats over 114 games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three steals, homer in win Edman went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and three stolen bases in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over San Diego.

Impact After swiping three bags earlier in the contest, Edman played the hero in the ninth inning with a two-run, two-out walk-off homer off Josh Hader. The home run was Edman's 12th of the year, leaving him one shy of his career high set last season. He'd been slumping at the plate coming into Wednesday's contest, going just 4-for-23 (.174) in his previous six games. Overall, Edman's slash line sits at .241/.300/.413with 57 runs scored and 41 RBI across 417 plate appearances, while he improved to 20-for-22 in stolen base attempts on the campaign.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Tuesday Edman is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact Edman will grab a day of mental and physical rest after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Cardinals' loss to San Diego on Monday. Nolan Gorman is covering second base and batting third Tuesday as Richie Palacios patrols center field and hits leadoff. Masyn Winn will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Sunday Edman went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Impact Edman led off the game for the Cardinals with a single and a stolen base and later stole his second bag of the game in the sixth. Coming into Sunday, Edman had just one steal over his last 27 games and is now 17-for-19 this season. The 28-year-old has posted back-to-back seasons with at least 30 steals but that looks to be a longshot for him in 2023. While he hasn't been running as much, Edman has showcased more power than in recent seasons, evidenced by his .421 slugging percentage and .172 ISO, which are his highest marks since his rookie season in 2019. For the year, Edman is slashing .249/.310/.421 with 11 homers, 38 RBI, 55 runs and a 26:58 BB:K in 380 plate appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting leadoff Edman (calf) is playing center field and hitting leadoff versus the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Edman was removed from Wednesday's games against Oakland due to a right calf contusion. The centerfielder had fouled a ball off his right leg during an at-bat in the fifth inning. It was possible that the Cardinals would give him a game or two to recover, but he is back in the lineup with no games off.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with bruised calf Edman was removed from Wednesday's game against Oakland due to a right calf contusion.

Impact Edman fouled a ball off his right leg during an at-bat in the fifth inning and ended up having to leave the game. It's possible the Cards keep Edman out of the lineup for a day or two to allow him to recover, but fantasy managers should consider Edman day-to-day until more is known.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on homer Edman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Athletics.

Impact Edman has gone 10-for-24 (.417) with four homers and two doubles during his six-game hitting streak. It's an impressive show of power from a player not known for his slugging. He's up to 11 homers, 37 RBI, 54 runs scored, 15 stolen bases and a .251/.314/.433 slash line through 97 contests. Edman is likely to continue starting at shortstop rather than shifting back to the outfield with Dylan Carlson (oblique) landing on the injured list, though that could change if or when the Cardinals decide to call up Masyn Winn from Triple-A Memphis.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two is better than one: Edman delivers HRs for wife's birthday KANSAS CITY -- Tommy Edman had a very special request ahead of Saturday night’s game. Edman’s wife, Kristen, who is pregnant with the couple...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Massive two-homer night Edman went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 victory over Kansas City.

Impact Edman plated Tyler O'Neill in the second inning on a two-run shot off Craig Ragans then went deep again off Taylor Hearn in the eighth for a solo home run. The multi-homer effort was Edman's first of 2023 and pushed his season total to 10. The utility infielder has been red-hot over his last four games, hitting 7-for-15 (.467) with five runs scored, three homers and a pair of doubles.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommy Edman's 2 homers lead Cards past Royals Tommy Edman homered twice in support of six strong innings from Steven Matz as the St.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes deep in win Edman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Impact Edman accounted for the Cardinals' final run of the game, blasting a solo shot to right field in the ninth inning. It was his first homer since June 14, a span of 26 contests. Edman did steal five bases over that stretch, and that continues to be his primary draw in fantasy, as he's gone 15-for-17 in theft attempts while compiling a quiet .238/.304/.386 slash line with eight homers and 32 RBI over 343 plate appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, two RBI in win Edman went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact Edman came up a home run shy of the cycle in this contest. He's gone 6-for-20 (.300) with three strikeouts over five games since returning from a wrist injury, and he's seen a starting role at shortstop with Paul DeJong traded to Toronto. Edman is slashing .241/.302/.395 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 47 runs scored and 14 stolen bases over 89 games. His starting role is likely safe for a while, but St. Louis could call up top prospect Masyn Winn before the end of the season, which would likely force Edman to switch positions yet again.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns at shortstop Tuesday Edman (wrist) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Tuesday versus the Twins.

Impact It will be Edman's first major-league game since he landed on the injured list in early July because of right wrist inflammation. He looks poised to serve as the Cardinals' primary shortstop after Paul DeJong was traded Tuesday to the Blue Jays, though top prospect Masyn Winn is said to be knocking on the door for a late-season promotion.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured list St. Louis activated Edman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edman is a potential trade candidate for the Cardinals with the 6 p.m. ET deadline fast approaching, but for now he is back on their active major-league roster following a three-week absence to heal a bout of right wrist inflammation. The versatile 28-year-old has slashed .237/.303/.391 with seven homers and 14 steals in 84 games this season when healthy.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment Saturday Edman (wrist) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Edman resumed taking live at-bats earlier this week and his sore right wrist has apparently responded well. Out since July 7, the 28-year-old super-utilityman should be back on the Cardinals' active roster by the middle of next week if all goes smoothly on the farm.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for live at-bats Edman (wrist) is scheduled to begin taking live at-bats early next week, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edman is currently doing throwing and fielding work without issue, but the big test for his sore right wrist will be how it holds up against contact swings. The versatile 28-year-old has been on the shelf since July 7 and received an injection in the wrist over the All-Star break to aid the healing process. He could perhaps be activated late next week if there are no setbacks from this point forward.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing, fielding work Edman (wrist) began a throwing program and fielded grounders Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Edman has also been cleared to resume taking light swings as he ramps back up following a shutdown period that began just before the All-Star break. It's not yet clear whether he will require a minor-league rehab assignment before he returns from the right wrist inflammation that sent him to the injured list July 7.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Had injection over break Edman received an injection in his right wrist during the All-Star break, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Edman is shut down from swinging a bat for the next few days, so it will likely be a while before he returns to St. Louis' lineup. Nolan Gorman has been filling in as the Cardinals' primary second baseman since Edman got hurt while Dylan Carlson receives most of the reps in center field.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Cardinals placed Edman on the 10-day injured list Friday with right wrist inflammation.

Impact Edman has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to issues in his right wrist. Although his MRI came back clean Thursday, his injury is apparently still severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list. Edman will be eligible to return from the IL a few days after the All-Star break, and Jose Fermin will come up from Triple-A Memphis to take Edman's place on the roster.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI clean on wrist An MRI taken Thursday on Edman's right wrist showed no structural damage, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Edman was scratched from the Cardinals' lineup Wednesday after experiencing pain in his wrist during pregame batting practice, but it might have just been a stinger. He's not starting Thursday's series finale against the Marlins and likely won't be used off the bench, but the versatile 28-year-old will presumably be able to return this weekend versus the White Sox.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE