Wetherholt Injury Hits Cardinals Hard | St. Louis Cardinals News

St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is sidelined for ten days with right-wrist tendinitis, forcing a call-up of Cesar Prieto — a blow to playoff hopes and fantasy owners alike. Once a breakout candidate with a .713 OPS and 17 homers through 586 PA, Wetherholt’s August slump (2-for-25, .595 OPS) signaled trouble before the injury. The team’s cautious move prioritizes long-term health over immediate production. With his return uncertain, the Cardinals’ September push just got tougher — but if Wetherholt heals right, he could still cap off a stellar rookie season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2650ec4d3693b89f