St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was pulled from the lineup ahead of Saturday’s game against the Cubs due to a right shoulder impingement, adding to the team’s injury concerns. He had recently missed games earlier in the week with a jammed finger and went hitless in Friday’s heavy loss to Chicago. The Cardinals have listed him as day-to-day and are hoping for a return in Sunday’s series finale, though the nature of the shoulder injury makes his availability uncertain.
This latest setback not only affects the Cardinals’ current losing streak but could also impact Arenado’s trade value ahead of the July 31 deadline. At age 34 and with a sizeable contract through 2027, combined with a subpar offensive season so far, any further injuries could scare off potential suitors. Still, despite his struggles at the plate, Arenado continues to provide solid defense and has improved some offensive metrics, giving the team hope he can rebound after the All-Star break.
