Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News After Leaving Braves Game
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Cards 3B Nolan Arenado (sprained finger) taken out vs. Braves
St. Louis Cardinals remove star third baseman Nolan Arenado from their game against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Arenado, who was 1-for-3, was replaced in the seventh inning by Thomas Saggese. The Cardinals tried to trade the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner last offseason.
The St. Louis Cardinals removed star third baseman Nolan Arenado from their game against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday night with a sprained right index finger.
Arenado, who was 1-for-3, was replaced in the seventh inning by Thomas Saggese. While it was unclear how Arenado hurt the finger, it is the same injury that kept him out of two games last week during a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cardinals tried to trade the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner last offseason but could not find a suitable partner, and the 34-year-old was expected to be a trade candidate ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Arenado raised his average to .246 with his single Friday. He has 10 home runs and 42 RBIs in 84 games this season.
Earlier in the same game, the Braves also removed their third baseman, saying Austin Riley was experiencing lower abdominal tightness. Riley drove in the game’s opening run on a first-inning single.
–Field Level Media
Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News After Leaving Braves Game
Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News After Leaving Braves Game. Cardinals third baseman has missed five of the team’s last eight games. Thomas Saggese took over at third base in Arenado’s place. Game two of the series is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. CST tomorrow in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals will have a much-needed four days off after the All-Star break.
Entering Friday night’s contest against the Braves, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado had missed five of the team’s last eight games.
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The first two games he missed came against the Pirates because of a right index finger injury. A few days later, Arenado was sidelined due to a right shoulder impingement, causing him to miss three more games.
After returning to the Cardinals’ lineup for the final two games of the Nationals series, Arenado got the start again on Friday night against the Braves, but he exited the game after six innings.
Shortly after he exited, the Cardinals announced that Arenado was pulled from the game because of a sprained right index finger – the same injury that recently caused him to miss two games in Pittsburgh.
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Arenado had a base hit in three plate appearances before exiting the game. Thomas Saggese took over at third base in Arenado’s place.
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After the Braves had a 6-5 lead after three innings, the teams went scoreless for the rest of the game, as Atlanta took the series opener.
Following tonight’s game, the Cardinals and Braves will have a quick turnaround. Game two of the series is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. CST tomorrow in St. Louis.
After Sunday’s series finale with Atlanta, the Cardinals will receive a much-needed four days off. Following the All-Star break, St. Louis travels to take on the Diamondbacks next Friday night.
Given there are just two days to go until the break, Arenado may be able to avoid an IL stint, but it seems pretty unlikely that he’ll see the field in either of the final two games against Atlanta.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Cards 3B Nolan Arenado (sprained finger) taken out vs. Braves
Nolan Arenado is out of the St. Louis Cardinals’ game with a sprained right index finger. It is the same injury that kept him out of two games last week. The Cardinals tried to trade the eight-time All-Star last offseason.
Arenado, who was 1-for-3, was replaced in the seventh inning by Thomas Saggese. While it was unclear how Arenado hurt the finger, it is the same injury that kept him out of two games last week during a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Cardinals tried to trade the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner last offseason but could not find a suitable partner, and the 34-year-old was expected to be a trade candidate ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Arenado raised his average to .246 with his single Friday. He has 10 home runs and 42 RBIs in 84 games this season.
Earlier in the same game, the Braves also removed their third baseman, saying Austin Riley was experiencing lower abdominal tightness. Riley drove in the game’s opening run on a first-inning single.
–Field Level Media
MLB All-Star Game starters announcement reveals concerning trend for Cardinals
Major League Baseball just released the starting players for the 2025 All-Star Game. No Cardinals made the starting nine for the National League. Each team must have at least one player, which narrows the path for deserving players to make the team.ESPN will announce the pitchers and reserves on Sunday at 5 PM EST. Each league has 23 spots to fill to reach 20 position players and 12 pitchers per side. It’s a group effort between the player ballot and the Commissioner’s Office. The Cardinals’ lone representative in the game last year is still considered one of the top relievers in the league. It’s possible there could be two of these three relievers making the team this year. But it could also be one of these two relievers who doesn’t get in, as some of the elite relievers are not having as good a year as last year. It could be one or two players who could be the Cardinals’ lone representative again this year, but it could be both.
Major League Baseball just released the starting players for the 2025 All-Star Game, and unfortunately, no Cardinals made the starting nine for the National League
American League
Catcher: Cal Raleigh, Mariners (1st starter election) First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (4th starter election) Second base: Gleyber Torres, Tigers (1st starter election) Shortstop: Jacob Wilson, Athletics (1st starter election) Third base: José Ramírez, Guardians (4th starter election) Designated hitter: Ryan O’Hearn, Orioles (1st starter election) Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees (7th starter election) Outfield: Riley Greene, Tigers (1st starter election) Outfield Javier Báez, Tigers (3rd starter election)
National League
Catcher: Will Smith, Dodgers (1st starter election) First base: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers (5th starter election) Second base: Ketel Marte, D-backs (3rd starter election) Shortstop: Francisco Lindor, Mets (1st starter election) Third base: Manny Machado, Padres (4th starter election) Designated hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (5th starter election) Outfield: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves (5th starter election) Outfield: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs (1st starter election) Outfield: Kyle Tucker, Cubs (1st starter election)
ESPN will announce the pitchers and reserves on Sunday at 5 PM EST.
Now that the fans have selected the starters, each league has 23 spots to fill to reach 20 position players and 12 pitchers per side. It’s a group effort between the player ballot and the Commissioner’s Office. A change made in 2017 resulted in All-Star managers no longer having a say in selections, so there’s no longer the potential for any perceived conflicts of interest.
Each team must have at least one player, which narrows the path for deserving players to make the team.
How have the Cardinals done recently?
2024 – Ryan Helsley, P
2023 – Nolan Arenado, 3B
2022 – Paul Goldschmidt, 1B; Nolan Arenado, 3B; Albert Pujols, DH; Ryan Helsley, P; Miles Mikolas, P
We know the Cardinals will have at least one player. Who are the most likely candidates for this year to make the team?
Sonny Gray (SP)
Why he should make the team: As of early July, Gray holds an excellent 8-3 win-loss record with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 93.2 innings pitched across 16 starts. His 101 strikeouts show his ability to miss bats, and his 9.70 K/9 rate is strong.
Why he might not make the team: His competition. While his numbers are good, he is 17th in ERA, 13th in strikeouts, and 12th in K/9. Keeping in mind the rule that every team must be represented, there are some great pitchers on teams like the Cardinals that do not have any standout players. Freddy Peralta with the Brewers and MacKenzie Gore with the Nationals could squeeze Gray out.
Brendan Donovan (2B/Utility)
Why he should make the team: Donovan is widely considered the top candidate for an All-Star nod from the Cardinals. He’s transformed from a versatile utility player to a genuine star, putting up excellent hitting numbers. He has a .294/.366/.422 slash line with 6 HRs, 45 runs, and 31 RBIs.
Why he might not make the team: When putting together the roster, the tendency is usually to find the best players at each position. Even though he is playing mostly at second base, he may still be thought of as a utility player. It may not register that he is probably the best second baseman in the league right now.
Ryan Helsley (RP)
Why he should make the team: The Cardinals’ lone representative last year is still considered one of the top relievers in the game. He has 16 saves this year, and if Donovan or Gray doesn’t get in, he could be our lone representative again this year.
Why he might not make the team: While 16 saves are good, he only ranks 7th in the National League. He has also blown 5 saves this year. He is not having as good a year as some of the elite relievers.
There will be one of these three making the team this year. It’s entirely possible there could be two. But not likely.
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