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Cardinals Activate Ryan Helsley, Transfer Brendan Donovan To 60-Day IL

The Cardinals have activated right-hander Ryan Helsley from the 60-day injured list, the team announced this afternoon. In a corresponding move, utility player Brendan Donovan was transferred from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Helsley had been out with a forearm strain since mid-June, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL in late…

Sep 1 · MLB Trade Rumors Closers Cardinals Brendan Donovan Ryan Helsley JoJo Romero

Brendan Donovan To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday to fix a flexor strain in his right arm. The injury has been the reason why Donovan hasn't been able to play defense for the Cardinals since late June. As long as Donovan doesn't have any setbacks, he should be good to go for spring training in 2024. The 26-year-old will finish his 2023 campaign with a .281/.362/.419 slash line, 11 home runs, 10 doubles, a triple, 34 RBI, five stolen bases and 48 runs scored in 371 plate appearances over 95 games. Donovan can do a little bit of everything, and his greatest asset to fantasy managers is his eligibility at a handful of positions all over the field.

Aug 1 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Giants Looking For Middle-Infield Help

The San Francisco Giants are looking for middle-infield help as the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaches, according to sources. They have touched base with the Kansas City Royals about second baseman Nicky Lopez and the St. Louis Cardinals about shortstop Paul DeJong. The Cardinals also have Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan, who are both drawing interest from multiple clubs despite dealing with injuries recently. Veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is currently on the injured list and hasn't provided much offensively this year, prompting the Giants to call up infield prospect Marco Luciano recently, but they'll need even more middle-infield help if they want to secure a playoff spot in 2023.

Jul 28 · Source via Prospects Giants Cardinals Royals Brandon Crawford Paul DeJong Brendan Donovan Tommy Edman Nicky Lopez Marco Luciano

Brendan Donovan Out Of Friday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. The left-handed-hitting Donovan is once again on a no-throw program for several weeks due to an arm injury, but it won't keep him from hitting in a designated-hitter role. Jose Fermin is at the keystone and is hitting ninth, while catcher Willson Contreras will start at DH and bat cleanup for the Cardinals. The 26-year-old Donovan has the ability to play infield and outfield, giving the Cardinals plenty of flexibility. He's hitting .284/.370/.432 on the year with an .802 OPS, 11 home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 34 RBI, four stolen bases and 42 runs scored in 86 games in his second major-league season.

Jul 21 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Out Thursday, Gets Second Opinion On Arm

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendon Donovan (arm) is catching a breather from Thursday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs. Paul Goldschmidt will DH and hit second for this one while Alec Burleson watches first base and bats sixth. Donovan is currently nursing a flexor strain in his right arm and has received a second opinion on the injury. The 26-year-old is being shut down from throwing for a couple of weeks as he recovers, having not participated defensively since June 29 with the limitation. St. Louis likely misses Donovan's positional versatility, but it looks like fantasy managers should still have the contact hitter's services without a trip to the injured list. It's a situation certainly worth monitoring, though. Donovan is slashing a solid .284/.370/.432 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI, and four stolen bases in 339 trips to the dish in 2023.

Jul 20 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Plays Catch On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) played catch with a trainer on Saturday to test his bum throwing arm. Donovan has had trouble throwing the ball for weeks and how he feels after Saturday's session will determine the next steps in his recovery. He has been able to serve as the team's designated hitter but that has limited the Cardinals' lineup options. The team should provide another update on Donovan's status either later Saturday or prior to Sunday's contest against the Washington Nationals.

Jul 15 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Not In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Donovan has been dealing with a sore arm for the last few weeks, forcing him to be in and out of the lineup. He's had trouble throwing the ball so he's just been at DH whenever he has been in the lineup. The Cardinals want to give him Sunday off so he has an extra day of rest during the All-Star break. Nolan Arenado is serving as the Cards' DH while Nolan Gorman moves to the hot corner and Jose Fermin covers second base.

Jul 9 · Source via Cardinals Nolan Arenado Brendan Donovan Jose Fermin Nolan Gorman

Brendan Donovan In Leadoff Spot As DH On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Wednesday against right-hander Bryan Hoeing and the Miami Marlins. Donovan isn't going to play the field until after the All-Star break due to a sore right arm that he's been dealing with for a little bit, but he can still serve as the DH until then. The 26-year-old will look to extend his current hitting streak to five games on Wednesday after going 7-for-13 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in his last four games. The counting stats have left something to be desired -- nine homers, 26 RBI, four stolen bases -- but Donovan is hitting a solid .282 (72-for-255) with an impressive .374 on-base percentage in 76 games.

Jul 5 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Back In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old missed Saturday's doubleheader while dealing with right arm soreness. He's had trouble throwing the ball so he's slotted in as the DH and leading off on Sunday against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. The Cardinals will likely keep Donovan in the DH slot until the All-Star break to give him some extra time to recover.

Jul 2 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Sitting Out On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is sitting out for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Donovan is dealing with an arm issue and was scratched from Friday's game before it was ultimately rained out. The 26-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his right arm so it's unclear if he'll be available for the second billing on Saturday as well. The team should provide an update on him at some point this weekend.

Jul 1 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Won't Throw For A Few Days

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is dealing with right-arm discomfort and won't throw for a few days, but he'll be available to hit and serve as the designated hitter. It means that Donovan could be back in the lineup for one of the two games of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Saturday. The Cardinals scratched Donovan from Friday's lineup before the game was postponed by inclement weather. Fantasy managers will need to check back Saturday morning to see if the 26-year-old is in the lineup for Game 1. He's been a bright spot for the Red Birds in a disappointing season for the team so far, as he's hitting .272/.365/.396 in his second MLB season with eight homers, 24 RBI and four steals in 74 games.

Jun 30 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Out With Arm Soreness

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is out of Friday's lineup against the New York Yankees due to right-arm soreness that has been building up for a bit. He will head for an exam and imaging, so check back for further details. This sounds like a day-to-day issue, so fantasy managers should treat it as that until further notice. The 26-year-old has been playing second base and left field recently. Jordan Walker is starting in left field and batting sixth, while Tommy Edman is at the keystone and hitting ninth on Friday against Yankees right-hander Luis Severino. Donovan will finish June with a nice .307 average (27-for-88) with three homers and 11 RBI in 23 games. He's been a regular contributor for the disappointing Cardinals all year so far, slashing .272/.365/.396 with eight homers, 24 RBI, 36 runs and four steals in 250 at-bats.

Jun 30 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan Scratched On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the New York Yankees. The organization didn't give a reason as to why Donovan is being pulled out from the lineup. Hopefully, it's nothing serious and he'll return next game. In the meantime, Dylan Carlson will cover right field and bat eighth versus right-hander Luis Severino. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

Jun 30 · Source via Cardinals Brendan Donovan

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