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4d ago

Donovan Out of Cardinals’ Lineup With Lingering Foot Pain

Marmol predicts a brief multi-day absence with no injured list move planned.

Aug 11, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) flips the ball to first base during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brendan Donovan was scratched from Friday’s home opener against the Yankees due to lingering foot pain that also caused his groin soreness.
  • This foot issue first sidelined him for two games against the Cubs on Aug. 9–10, prompting earlier groin-related absences.
  • Thomas Saggese will play second base and bat seventh while Lars Nootbaar assumes the leadoff spot in Donovan’s absence.
  • Donovan has been a key leadoff hitter, batting .279 with a .348 on-base percentage, nine homers and 45 RBIs this season.
  • The Cardinals have opted not to place him on the 10-day injured list to preserve roster flexibility and plan to reassess him after the series.