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Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker Sidelined After Knee Injury in Spring Training

Walker stepped on a sprinkler head during a game, causing knee irritation but avoiding structural damage, and is expected to return in a week.

Jordan Walker #18, Victor Scott II #11 and Lars Nootbaar #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees 14-7 at Yankee Stadium on September 01, 2024 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Jordan Walker, 22, injured his left knee after stepping on a sprinkler head while chasing a fly ball during a spring training game against the Nationals on Tuesday.
  • An MRI revealed no structural damage but showed irritation, leading the Cardinals to shut him down from baseball activities for about a week as a precaution.
  • Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expressed optimism, stating Walker is in good spirits and expected to return in time for multiple spring training games before Opening Day on March 27.
  • Walker has struggled with consistency in his first two MLB seasons but entered this year with renewed focus on improving his swing and performance.
  • The Cardinals are counting on Walker to play a key role in their 2025 season as they aim to return to the playoffs after missing out the past two years.