St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan sidelined by groin injury since August 13
It’s been a tough few weeks for the St. Louis Cardinals as they have been missing one of their key players, Brendan Donovan. The talented infielder has been out of action since August 13 due to a groin injury.
Donovan, who has been a crucial part of the Cardinals’ lineup this season, suffered the injury during a game against the Chicago Cubs. He was initially expected to only miss a few games, but the injury turned out to be more serious than anticipated.
The 25-year-old has been a standout performer for the Cardinals, with a batting average of .290 and 12 home runs so far this season. His absence has been felt by the team, as they have struggled to find a suitable replacement for his spot in the lineup.
However, there is some good news for Cardinals fans as Donovan is making progress in his recovery. He has been undergoing intensive rehabilitation and is expected to return to the field in the coming weeks.
Donovan’s return will be a much-needed boost for the Cardinals as they continue their push for a playoff spot. The team is currently in a tight race for the top spot in their division and having Donovan back in the lineup will only strengthen their chances.
Until then, the Cardinals will have to make do without their star infielder, but they
St. Louis Cardinals Suffer Fifth Consecutive Loss, Placed All-Star Brendan Donovan on 10-Day IL
After a tough loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday, the St. Louis Cardinals are now on a five-game losing streak and have lost six of their last eight games. The team will try to turn things around as they kick off a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Monday.
With just over a month left in the regular season, the Cardinals currently hold a record of 61-64 and are 5.5 games behind the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot. While it may not be impossible, it will be a difficult climb for the Cardinals to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2022.
Part of the team’s recent struggles can be attributed to the absence of All-Star Brendan Donovan, who has been out of action since August 13 due to a groin and foot injury. On Monday, the Cardinals announced that the 28-year-old has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a left groin strain. In his place, they have called up infielder José Fermín.
“INF José Fermín has been recalled from Memphis (AAA). INF/OF Brendan Donovan has been placed on the 10-day IL (left groin strain), retroactive to Aug. 15,” the Cardinals wrote on X.
Despite the team’s struggles, Donovan has been having a solid season, hitting .279 with nine home runs and 45 RBIs in 110 games. He was also selected to his first All-Star team this year.
Just three years ago, Donovan finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting and won the NL Gold Glove award for second base. While he has been a consistent performer since then, this season marks his first major accolade since then.
The Cardinals will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Donovan, as they will need all the help they can get in their playoff push. While it may be a tough task, anything can happen in baseball and the team still has a chance to make a run for the postseason.
If Donovan can return to the lineup soon, it could give the Cardinals a much-needed boost. However, if his injury keeps him out for an extended period, the team may have to wait until next year for another shot at the playoffs.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
