Cardinals Place Wetherholt on 10-Day IL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie shortstop JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis, backing up a wrist injury that has sidelined him after recent pain and a lack of production. He was hitting .242 with 17 home runs, 48 RBIs and 88 runs scored as the leadoff hitter, and his absence leaves the infield thinner as Masyn Winn is also sidelined. César Prieto was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to take Wetherholt’s roster spot, with early indications that he could see regular playing time as the Cards assess the lineup. Wetherholt’s IL stint comes amid a broader stretch of injuries for the club, highlighting how depth is being tested late in the season. The injury could also impact the National League Rookie of the Year race, where Wetherholt and peers like Sal Stewart are contending.