MLB news: St. Louis Cardinals, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays
By Kevin Henry
Let’s take a look at some of the latest MLB news, including injury updates from the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies, plus a quick defensive play by a Toronto Blue Jays pitcher.
St. Louis Cardinals news: Adam Wainwright, Jack Flaherty dealing with issues
Two key members of the Cardinals rotation are already dealing with some aches and pains early in spring training. That includes Jack Flaherty, who had his Saturday start pushed back one day because of soreness in his lower half, per Cardinals manager Oli Marmol.
Additionally, Adam Wainwright struggled in his start on Thursday against the Astros, giving up five hits and three runs in 3.0 innings of work. Through two starts, Wainwright’s ERA now stands at 7.20.
Wainwright’s issues on Thursday could be a part of a pair of nagging issues that hampered the 41-year-old right-hander.
Adam Wainwright had a burn on his index finger and the skin gave way during his start. So that was something. He also has been trying to get a muscle in his leg/lower back to engage after back spasms. That has limited his leg drive and he thinks the velocity, too. #stlcards
— Derrick Goold (@dgoold) March 2, 2023
MLB news: Colorado Rockies Gold Glover could be lost for season
The news was not good for the Rockies on Thursday as second baseman Brendan Rodgers and reliever Lucas Gilbreath could both be lost for the season.
Rodgers, who won the Gold Glove at second base last season, suffered an injured shoulder earlier in the week trying to make a defensive play. That injury has now turned out to be a worst-case scenario in Denver.
#Rockies 2B Brendan Rodgers (dislocated left shoulder) has more damage than expected to the shoulder capsule. Doctors are still checking, but surgery is possible, which could threaten his season.
— Thomas Harding (@harding_at_mlb) March 2, 2023
Meanwhile, GIlbreath, who last pitched on August 26 and finished the season on the shelf thanks to a left elbow flexor strain, is reportedly likely heading for Tommy John surgery, another blow to the Colorado bullpen.
Toronto Blue Jays news: Alek Manoah makes a quick defensive gem
Manoah only pitched 1.2 innings in Toronto’s 2-2 tie against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, but he was still on the mound long enough to record this quick-thinking defensive gem.
You going for that Gold Glove, @Alek_Manoah6? 👀 pic.twitter.com/glrUeItoxd
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 2, 2023
During his time on the mound (along with this play), Manoah gave up three hits, one run and one walk while striking out two.
Next. Previewing and predicting the NL Central. dark