Blaze Jordan aims to return after ankle injury late in season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Blaze Jordan, the rookie third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has been recovering from a left ankle sprain sustained on August 27. He is optimistic about playing again before the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season. Jordan had shown significant improvement at the plate prior to his injury, raising his batting average in August to.275 with two home runs. The team management has expressed hopes for his return as he works on regaining his form through jogging and batting practice. Jordan's ability to perform defensively had also impressed, with his rating exceeding some notable precedents within the team.
- •Jordan suffered a severe ankle sprain on August 27.
- •He had a strong August, hitting.275 with two home runs.
- •Manager Oliver Marmol expects Jordan to play again this season.
- •Jordan recorded a plus-2 Outs Above Average defensive rating.
- •He is currently jogging and practicing hitting in preparation for a return.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals' Rookie Third Baseman Battling Back from Injury, Hopes to Return Soon
"Rookie third baseman Blaze Jordan has been out since Aug. 27 -- the day he grotesquely sprained his left ankle under his own body weight while making a stellar tag near the bag. Jordan, who also homered that day, is hoping to play again in 2026.
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