Masyn Winn of the St. Louis Cardinals has been placed on the injured list due to back spasms he sustained during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old shortstop's departure in the second inning necessitated a reshuffle in defensive positions, with Brendan Donovan temporarily shifting to designated hitter and Thomas Saggese taking over at shortstop. In an ironic twist given his injury, Winn had hoped to avoid an IL stint but ultimately was sidelined.

To replace him, the Cardinals activated 24-year-old Nolan Gorman from the IL, who had been recovering from a hamstring strain. Gorman previously showcased promise with a strong performance in a brief two-game stint before his injury, aiming to improve on a disappointing previous season. With Winn out, the Cardinals will rely on Donovan and Saggese at shortstop, while Gorman looks to reclaim his position in the lineup.