Cardinals Outfielder Jordan Walker Sidelined After Knee Injury in Spring Training

Walker suffered the injury while tracking a fly ball and is expected to miss at least a week for recovery and evaluation.

Jordan Walker, a 22-year-old outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, injured his left knee during a spring training game against the Washington Nationals on March 4, 2025.
The injury occurred when Walker stepped on a sprinkler head while playing right field, causing discomfort that led to his removal from the game as a precautionary measure.
Initial evaluations revealed no structural damage, though Walker is experiencing inflammation and will undergo further imaging to confirm the diagnosis.
Walker is expected to rest for approximately one week to allow the inflammation to subside before resuming baseball activities.
The injury comes as Walker competes for a starting role in the Cardinals' outfield after struggling to maintain consistent performance in his major league career over the past two seasons.