Here’s the rundown of some prominent names returning from the injured list today…
- The Cardinals activated Jordan Walker from the 10-day IL, with fellow outfielder Michael Siani optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. Walker returns to action after a little over two weeks on the IL, as the former top prospect was bothered by inflammation in his left wrist. Operating as the Cards’ everyday right fielder, Walker has hit only .215/.273/.310 in 172 plate appearances this season, though his bat had been starting to heat up in the few games just prior to his injury.
- The Orioles activated catcher Gary Sanchez from the 10-day IL, and optioned catcher Maverick Handley to Triple-A Norfolk. Like Walker, Sanchez was also sidelined with wrist inflammation, though his issue was more severe since Sanchez hasn’t played in a big league game since April 27. Sanchez will now resume his role as Adley Rutschman’s backup and hope that his IL stint essentially resets his season, as Sanchez had only three hits in his first 35 plate appearances in a Baltimore uniform. The O’s signed Sanchez to a one-year, $8.5MM free agent deal back in December.
I’m glad Walker is back. He is going to have to hit when given an opportunity though. Gorman and Burly are the only two guys in the lineup hitting well right now so that is going to squeeze Walker’s playing time.
Gormans looking real good atm. The cardinals just need to let walker be himself. They’ve done way too much damage against this kids confidence playing up down with him.
I cannot believe Noot is still in there!
Noot sat against the Brewers today. They won 8-4 and Winn returned to the Leadoff spot with an opening hit and the first run scored!!!
Unfortunately Noot hit a wall! One of my favorite players!!! His attitude is fantastic. However …. The Cards can’t afford to have a Leadoff man who was striking out as much as Noot. Plus he’d lost his eye at the plate. Had very few walks and his OBP was falling to nothing.
I have no doubt he’ll return in great form!! Maybe not as the Leadoff hitter. But with his attitude, he’ll return Hot!!!!
My thinking is that when Donovan gets healthy he probably slides into the leadoff spot, Winn back to 2, then probably Hererra 3, and right now you probably leave Burleson in and platoon Walker and Nootbaar.
The Sanchize is back! Let’s see how he does against the Yankees. Might smack a bomb against his former team.