St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is set to miss at least a week due to a minor left knee injury sustained while chasing a fly ball during a recent spring training game against the Washington Nationals. The injury occurred when he stepped on a sprinkler head. Fortunately, an MRI revealed no structural damage, although there is some irritation in the knee. Manager Oliver Marmol has noted that this week will be used for recovery, allowing Walker to ramp up for the upcoming season.

At just 22 years old, Walker is positioned to be the Cardinals’ starting right fielder and is seen as a key part of the team’s future. Over two seasons, he has shown promise with a batting line of .255/.317/.423 and 21 home runs. This spring, he is focused on refining his swing following offseason adjustments, making the time lost due to injury potentially impactful.