Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado Injured in Game Against Braves
In a disappointing turn of events, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was forced to leave Friday night’s game against the Braves early. The cause? A sprained right index finger that occurred during the sixth inning.
This unexpected injury has left fans and teammates concerned for Arenado’s well-being and the impact it may have on the team’s performance. The star player, known for his impressive defensive skills and powerful hitting, was visibly in pain as he left the field.
The Cardinals have yet to release an official statement on the severity of Arenado’s injury or how long he may be out of the game. However, with the team currently in a tight race for a playoff spot, losing their star third baseman for any amount of time could prove to be a major setback.
Arenado’s absence was immediately felt as the Cardinals struggled to maintain their lead against the Braves. The team will have to rely on their depth and resilience to make up for his absence in the upcoming games.
As for Arenado, all eyes will be on his recovery and return to the field. Fans can only hope that the injury is not too serious and that he will be back in action soon, helping the Cardinals secure their spot in the playoffs.
Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado News After Leaving Braves Game
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has been in and out of the lineup recently, but his latest exit from Friday night’s game against the Braves has raised concerns for the team.
Entering the game, Arenado had already missed five of the last eight games for the Cardinals. He initially sat out two games against the Pirates due to a right index finger injury, and then was sidelined again a few days later with a right shoulder impingement.
Despite returning to the lineup for the final two games of the Nationals series, Arenado was back in the starting lineup against the Braves on Friday night. However, he only lasted six innings before being pulled from the game.
Shortly after his exit, the Cardinals announced that Arenado had a sprained right index finger – the same injury that had caused him to miss two games in Pittsburgh.
Replacing Arenado at third base was Thomas Saggese, as the Braves went on to take the series opener with a 6-5 lead after three innings.
Following the game, the Cardinals and Braves will have a quick turnaround for game two of the series tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. CST in St. Louis. After Sunday’s series finale, the Cardinals will have a much-needed four days off before returning to action against the Diamondbacks after the All-Star break.
Given the proximity to the break, it is possible that Arenado may be able to avoid an IL stint, but it is unlikely that he will see the field in either of the final two games against Atlanta.
This news was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
