OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sun 8/17/25 2:44 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (foot/groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas Saggese will cover second base while Donovan takes a seat for a third straight game due to a sore left foot and groin. Per MLB.com, the Cardinals remain optimistic that Donovan will avoid a stint on the injured list. He'll go through a workout Monday or Tuesday before the club decides on his status.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sat 8/16/25 2:07 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (foot) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan was scratched from Friday's lineup with a foot injury, and he'll be sidelined once again Saturday. It's unclear if his absence is due to the injury or simply to avoid a same-hand matchup against southpaw Max Fried. Thomas Saggese will draw another start at second base.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Fri 8/15/25 5:20 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Yankees due to a foot injury, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan missed a few games earlier in the week due to groin soreness, which reportedly was a direct result of his injured foot. Manager Oliver Marmol said there's a chance the 28-year-old's foot ends up keeping him sidelined for multiple days, but he doesn't seem ticketed for the injured list at the moment.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Tue 8/12/25 2:55 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (groin) is back in the lineup and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan hasn't started since last Friday, but he did pinch-hit Monday against the Rockies, delivering a go-ahead two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning. The All-Star second baseman is slashing .280/.351/.406 with 25 doubles, nine home runs, 45 RBI, 57 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 40:61 BB:K across 467 trips to the plate this season.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Mon 8/11/25 10:18 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (groin) recorded a two-RBI double in a pinch-hit appearance Monday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan was called upon in the bottom of the eighth inning and put his club ahead with a clutch double. The 28-year-old hadn't taken an at-bat since Friday due to a left groin injury, but if he emerges from Monday's matchup feeling healthy, there's a chance he could return to the starting lineup Tuesday.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Mon 8/11/25 2:23 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (groin) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan will miss a third straight start as he battles left groin tightness. He is considered day-to-day. Thomas Saggese will fill in at second base and bat seventh in Donovan's stead.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sun 8/10/25 4:35 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Though the Cardinals described Donovan's removal from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 9-1 loss as precautionary, the 28-year-old will end up missing a second straight start while he tends to a tight left groin. Thomas Saggese will replace Donovan at second base Sunday, and shortstop Masyn Winn will get a look in the leadoff spot.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sat 8/9/25 5:58 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Cubs with left groin tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals are calling Donovan's removal from the lineup precautionary, so while he won't be able to play Saturday, it doesn't seem like he's dealing with a severe issue. Thomas Saggese will enter the lineup to replace Donovan at second base and bat ninth.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Mon 8/4/25 5:44 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan (personal) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Monday's game versus the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan had to be scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Padres due to a family emergency, but he has rejoined the Cardinals and is ready to go for Monday's series opener in Los Angeles. The All-Star has been scuffling at the plate lately, going 2-for-26 over his last 30 plate appearances.
OUTBrendan Donovan 2B/3B/LF STL Sun 8/3/25 4:00 PM
OUTBrendan Donovan
2B/3B/LF STL
Donovan was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres due to a family emergency, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Donovan was penciled in atop the lineup for the series finale in San Diego, but he'll instead be unavailable while he address a personal matter. It's unclear if the situation will affect his availability beyond Sunday's contest.