St. Louis Cardinals Rookie Michael Siani Placed on Injured List with Oblique Strain
The St. Louis Cardinals have been hit with a blow as they place rookie center fielder Michael Siani on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain. This comes after Siani was injured during his second at-bat in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, where the Cardinals secured a 5-4 win.
Siani, known for his speed on the field, has been a valuable asset to the team with a batting average of .256, two home runs, 18 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases in 101 games. The 25-year-old’s absence will surely be felt by the Cardinals as they continue their season.
In light of Siani’s injury, the Cardinals have recalled outfielder Victor Scott II from Triple-A Memphis. Scott, who has been performing well in the minor leagues, will have the opportunity to showcase his skills at the major league level.
Manager Oliver Marmol expressed uncertainty about the extent of Siani’s absence, but the team remains hopeful for a speedy recovery. In the meantime, the Cardinals will have to rely on their depth and the contributions of Scott to fill the void left by Siani’s absence. View Comments
St. Louis Cardinals Rookie Michael Siani Placed on Injured List, Victor Scott II Recalled from Triple-A Memphis
In a disappointing turn of events, the St. Louis Cardinals have placed rookie center fielder Michael Siani on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. The team has recalled outfielder Victor Scott II from Triple-A Memphis to fill the roster spot.
Siani, known for his speed and agility, has been a valuable asset to the Cardinals this season. In 101 games, he has a batting average of .256 with two home runs, 18 RBIs, and an impressive 14 stolen bases. However, during Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, Siani suffered the injury during his second at-bat.
Manager Oliver Marmol expressed uncertainty about the extent of Siani’s absence, stating that oblique strains can vary in recovery time for each player. The team will monitor his progress over the next few days to determine a more accurate timeline for his return.
In the meantime, Lars Nootbaar will take over center field duties for the Cardinals in their Sunday night game against the Cubs.
Scott, who began the season with the Cardinals, has played 20 games with the team before being sent down to Memphis. In his 21 games with St. Louis, he has a batting average of .085 (5 for 65). At Memphis, Scott has been performing better with a .219 batting average, six home runs, and 29 RBIs in 74 games.
The Cardinals, currently second in the NL Central with a record of 57-54, are 2 1/2 games behind the final NL wild card spot. They will need to rely on their depth and the contributions of players like Scott to stay in the playoff race.
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