Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Wed 8/17/22 11:50 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan got the job done Wednesday, notching three hits while batting in the two-hole in front of Goldschmidt and Arenado. This was just his second multi-hit game since the beginning of August, but that can be partially explained by manager Oliver Marmol regularly rotating batters in and out of the lineup recently. Donovan owns a robust .399 OBP over 86 games on the season, but it is unlikely that he will maintain everyday playing time while the Cardinals are flooded with options in the field.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Tue 8/2/22 7:20 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
The versatile rookie's ability to play the corner outfield and all four infield spots gives him multiple pathways to playing time, but Donovan's ongoing slump at the plate seems to have cost him an everyday role. After producing an .584 OPS in his last 12 games dating back to July 8, the lefty-hitting Donovan will take a seat for the third time in four contests, even with a right-hander in Keegan Thompson on the hill for Chicago. Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar seem to be the main beneficiaries of manager Oliver Marmol choosing to limit Donovan's role of late.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Fri 7/29/22 4:22 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Washington, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan started the past eight games across five different positions, and he'll take a seat after posting a .261/.438/.261 slash line during that stretch. Albert Pujols will serve as the designated hitter while Lars Nootbaar starts in right field.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Thu 7/14/22 4:42 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (illness) is starting at second base and batting eighth Thursday versus the Dodgers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan has been held out since Saturday due to a non-COVID-19 illness, but he'll return to the starting nine for Thursday's series finale. The 25-year-old has struggled through nine games in July, going 5-for-32 with three walks.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Wed 7/13/22 4:45 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Though Donovan rejoined the Cardinals earlier this week, he'll sit out his fifth straight contest while he works to regain conditioning following a bout with a non-COVID-19-related illness. The rookie's continued absence will open up spots in the corner outfield for Corey Dickerson and Lars Nootbaar on Wednesday.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Tue 7/12/22 4:12 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (illness) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan looks to be making progress in his recovery from a non-COVID-19-related illness after he rejoined the team Monday, but he'll be out of the starting nine for the fourth game in a row while he works to regain conditioning. The Cardinals will deploy Corey Dickerson and Juan Yepez as their corner outfielders while Donovan is on the bench.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Mon 7/11/22 4:30 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (illness) isn't starting Monday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan continues to deal with a non-COVID-19-related illness and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. The worst of the ailment may be behind Donovan, however; Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat relays that the rookie returned to the clubhouse Monday and was able to do some running on the field. He could be available off the bench Monday and return to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener with the Dodgers.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sun 7/10/22 1:41 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
According to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, Donovan is away from the ballpark for the second day in a row while he battles symptoms that aren't specifically related to COVID-19. As a result, Donovan hasn't been placed on the COVID-19-related injured list, and the Cardinals maintain optimism that he'll be ready to go for Monday's series finale.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sat 7/9/22 1:20 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan won't be at the park Saturday against the Phillies due to an illness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan's illness has not yet been reported to be COVID-19, so it's possible his absence will be brief. Either way, he won't be appearing in any capacity in Saturday's contest.
Brendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sat 7/9/22 12:30 PM
Brendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan hit just .200 with seven strikeouts over his last six games and will be out of the lineup for the first time since June 22. The 25-year-old will likely see more sporadic days off going forward after Corey Dickerson (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.