Masyn Winn lands on IL with thumb fracture

Tough break for the 23-year-old, as he’s losing big-league opportunities down the stretch here with the Cardinals. Jordan was unable to put weight on the ankle after being hurt and this will likely be more than a 10-day injury.

Urías just returned Sunday from missing 3 1/2 months with an elbow injury, so the homer off Trevor Rogers today was his first since Apr. 6. Masyn Winn’s injury has gotten Urías a little more playing time than expected this week, and he’ll be due even more if Blaze Jordan is forced to the IL after getting hurt today.

Jordan appeared to roll his ankle while stretching to make an awkward tag at third base. He needed to be helped off the field by Cardinals’ manager Oli Marmol and the training staff as he was unable to put weight on it. He’ll head for further evaluation and imaging to determine the extent of the injury. Nolan Gorman replaced him at third base and could be in line for increased action if Jordan is forced to miss any time.

He’ll get a rest day, with José Fermín shifting to shortstop and recently-activated Ramón Urías at second base against LHP Trevor Rogers.

The third hit was a bunt that was popped up but wound up as a single anyway. Torres started in left field tonight after being held out of the lineup the previous three games. It seemed like he might be the favorite to start at second base against righties with Masyn Winn out and JJ Wetherholt sliding to short, for José Fermin has gotten the nod there the last two days. Torres is batting .268 with a .340 OBP this month. However, he hasn’t had an extra-base hit since doubling July 27 against the Cubs.

Winn has missed the last four games with a thumb injury, so the team can backdate the IL stint. JJ Wetherholt will continue to serve as the regular shortstop, with Ramon Urias and Nolan Gorman potentially forming a platoon at second base until Winn returns.

Wetherholt is up to 14 steals this season to go along with 17 homers. He also has 87 runs compared to just 48 RBI. That makes sense for a leadoff hitter, but these counting-stat differences can go unnoticed in fantasy. While his rookie season has been a success thanks to on-base ability and defense at second base, his fantasy campaign has been defined by hitting leadoff for the Cardinals all year. Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker are tied for second in MLB with 96 RBI each, boosting Wetherholt’s runs. He’ll need to work on his slugging output to make a sophomore jump in 2027.

It’s the fourth consecutive game that Winn has found himself on the bench for due to a thumb issue. He’s still considered day-to-day and the Cardinals are hopeful that he’ll be able to return to action early next week. Ramon Urias will start in his place at second base while JJ Wetherholt slides over to cover the shortstop position.

Urías had been sidelined since early May due to an elbow injury. He completed a lengthy rehab stint at Triple-A Memphis without issue though and is ready to return and provide right-handed pop off of the Cardinals’ bench. Everson Pereira (hand) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move on Sunday.

Wetherholt’s home run was his 17th of the season. He hit a solo shot off Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado in the eighth inning. Wetherholt’s home run was his sixth against left-handed pitching this year. He’s hitting .243 with a .723 OPS and 47 RBI.