Overview

• The designation is retroactive to Aug. 15, and Donovan has not played since last Wednesday.
• Infielder José Fermín was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in the corresponding transaction.
• Manager Oliver Marmol said over the weekend he expected only a few days off and did not initially anticipate an IL stint.
• Donovan, the team's typical leadoff hitter, is batting .279 with a .348 on-base percentage, nine home runs, 45 RBIs and 25 doubles this season.
• St. Louis is also managing injuries to Nolan Arenado and Victor Scott II, putting more pressure on the team's depth.