Overview
- Wetherholt was placed on the 10‑day injured list with right wrist tendinitis on Aug. 30 and received a pain‑killing injection as part of initial treatment.
- He has advanced through rehab and has been hitting off a pitching machine at Busch Stadium as he works toward a potential return before the Cardinals’ homestand ends Sept. 20.
- Manager Oli Marmol said there is no firm timeline and the team will decide after Wetherholt completes a full pregame routine, with the medical staff prioritizing a final evaluation.
- The Cardinals’ 74‑76 record and seven‑game gap from the final wild‑card spot reduce pressure to rush him back, and Triple‑A depth such as César Prieto is covering the position for now.
- Wetherholt’s breakout rookie year — about 4.6 bWAR, a .713 OPS, 17 homers and elite defense (roughly +13 DRS and +21 OAA) — plus his eight‑year, $112.5M extension give the club incentive to protect him long term.