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Cardinals rest star shortstop Masyn Winn for series finale against Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:39 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Cardinals rest star shortstop Masyn Winn for series finale against Reds

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals will sit star shortstop Masyn Winn for their series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on August 20, 2026. The Cardinals lost a close game to the Reds on August 19, falling 5-4 and tying the series at two games each. Manager Oli Marmol opted to give Winn the day off as the team prepares for an important series against the Philadelphia Phillies this weekend. JJ Wetherholt will start at shortstop in place of Winn, who has been a consistent performer this season. The game will feature right-hander Michael McGreevy on the mound for St. Louis, facing off against Brady Singer of the Reds.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals lost 5-4 to Reds on August 19, 2026.
•Masyn Winn is sitting out as a precaution for upcoming games.
•JJ Wetherholt will start at shortstop.
•Michael McGreevy is the starting pitcher for St. Louis.
•Series finale against Reds is crucial for Cardinals' playoff hopes.

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The St. Louis Cardinals lost a tough game on Wednesday night, falling 5-4 to the Cincinnati Reds and spoiling a fantastic start by left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Down 5-2 in the ninth inning, Jordan Walker brought them closer with a two-run homer, but it wasn’t enough.The series between St. Louis and Cincinnati has been split at […] The post Cardinals Sit Star Shortstop for Series Finale vs. Reds appeared first on HEAVY.
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