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Joshua Báez's rookie season with Cardinals ends due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Joshua Báez's rookie season with Cardinals ends due to injury

Summary

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Joshua Báez has been placed on the injured list with a left oblique strain after leaving Wednesday's game against San Francisco. The placement is backdated, allowing for a potential return during the final series in Milwaukee. Báez concluded the season with a.788 OPS in 29 games, indicating a promising start to his career. Following his injury, infielder César Prieto was recalled from Triple-A Memphis to fill the roster spot. Báez's injury was anticipated given the timing of the regular season's end, and the Cardinals aim to manage his workload as he remains rookie-eligible for 2027.

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Status Watch

•Báez sustains a left oblique strain during game against San Francisco.
•Transaction backdated, allowing possible return for season finale.
•César Prieto recalled from Triple-A Memphis to replace Báez.
•Báez finishes season with.788 OPS and seven home runs.
•Efforts to keep Báez rookie-eligible for 2027 include managing playing time.

Latest Updates

11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Oblique Strain Ends Joshua Báez’s Rookie Season With Cardinals Prematurely

What they're saying

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After being removed early from Wednesday’s game against San Francisco, rookie outfielder Joshua Báez was officially placed on the injured list by the St. Louis Cardinals with a left oblique strain. The transaction is backdated to Thursday, so Báez could theoretically return for the team’s regular season finale in Milwaukee. Still, his cup of coffee …
— Yahoo Sports

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