Jordan Walker out of Cardinals lineup against Yankees with knee issue
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup against the New York Yankees on August 4 due to right knee inflammation. Originally slated to bat second, Walker was replaced by Nelson Velázquez, with designated hitter Iván Herrera moved up in the order. Walker's absence comes during a notable season, having recently won the All-Star Home Run Derby and posting a strong overall batting average. The situation adds uncertainty to his availability for upcoming games.
- •Walker was replaced in the lineup about an hour before the game.
- •He has a season batting average of.285 with 22 home runs.
- •Walker won the All-Star Home Run Derby last month.
- •Nelson Velázquez took over right field in Walker's absence.
- •Iván Herrera was moved up to bat second in the order.
- 12:25 AMESPN MLB — Cards scratch Derby champ Walker due to knee
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals scratch All-Star Jordan Walker from lineup against Yankees due to right knee inflammation
"St. Louis Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the New York Yankees because of right knee inflammation. Walker was slated to bat second before getting scratched about an hour prior to first pitch. Nelson Velázquez replaced Walker in right field, and designated hitter Iván Herrera was moved up to second in the batting order.
"Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Yankees because of right knee inflammation.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 5, 2026, 12:25 AMCards scratch Derby champ Walker due to knee
Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Yankees because of right knee inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:13 PMCardinals scratch All-Star Jordan Walker from lineup against Yankees due to right knee inflammation
St. Louis Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the New York Yankees because of right knee inflammation. Walker was slated to bat second before getting scratched about an hour prior to first pitch. Nelson Velázquez replaced Walker in right field, and designated hitter Iván Herrera was moved up to second in the batting order.
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