The St. Louis Cardinals are set to receive a significant boost as outfielder Jordan Walker has officially begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis following a brief absence due to appendicitis. Originally sidelined earlier this week, Walker avoided surgery and was treated with antibiotics, allowing him to recover quicker than anticipated.
This update, first shared by Daniel Guerrero of STLToday, suggests that Walker’s return to the major league roster could be just around the corner—a timely development with the Cardinals trailing the Cubs by 3.5 games in the NL Central. While Walker struggled earlier in the season, hitting just .210 with 3 home runs and 23 RBIs over 54 games, his upside remains a key part of the team’s outlook.
The Cardinals are hoping the 23-year-old can find his rhythm in Memphis and bring back much-needed energy to the outfield. With the trade deadline approaching and postseason hopes on the line, a healthy Walker could be a major factor in the team’s late-season surge. If all goes well during his rehab stint, he could rejoin the Cardinals soon for critical July games.
