Nolan Gorman
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Jun 30 2025Gorman went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a stolen base and a second run scored in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman got the scoring started early, launching a 428-foot homer with two outs in the first inning off lefty Logan Allen. The 25-year-old Gorman has taken advantage of a regular starting role since Ivan Herrera (hamstring) landed on the IL, going 8-for-27 (.296) with three homers, seven RBI and a .951 OPS in his last seven games. Overall, Gorman's slashing .224/.314/.412 with seven homers, 25 runs scored and 25 RBI across 191 plate appearances this season.
Jun 26 2025Gorman will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Thursday's game versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second day in a row that Gorman has started against a left-handed pitcher, and he's been in the lineup 15 times across the Cardinals' last 17 contests. The 25-year-old has posted a .919 OPS with four home runs and 10 RBI over that stretch.
Jun 23 2025Gorman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday in an 8-2 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: St. Louis exploded for four two-run homers across the fourth and sixth innings, and Gorman's blast was the final of that onslaught. It was just the fifth long ball of the campaign for Gorman, who hit at least 14 homers in each of his first three big-league seasons. Though Gorman doesn't have an everyday role at any position, he's been in the lineup consistently of late, starting five of the Cardinals' past six games at either second base, third base or DH.
Jun 22 2025Gorman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he had started the Cardinals' last four games and is expected to handle a regular role against right-handed pitching after Ivan Herrera (hamstring) landed on the injured list Friday, Gorman will take a seat Sunday with southpaw Andrew Abbott toeing the rubber for the Reds.
Jun 21 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Gorman will receive "more opportunity" following the injury to Ivan Herrera (hamstring), Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman made his 10th start in 11 games Friday, so he had already been playing a lot lately even before Herrera was hurt. However, the Herrera injury creates a clear path to at-bats at designated hitter against right-handed pitching, and Gorman can also see some action at second base on days when Brendan Donovan plays the outfield. Gorman is slashing .273/.385/.545 with three home runs in June.
Jun 14 2025Gorman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman crushed a 433-foot homer off Jose Quintana to give the Cardinals a 7-1 lead in the fifth inning. He has been swinging a hot bat in June, going 9-for-28 with three home runs, eight RBI and five runs scored over 11 games. The 25-year-old is slashing .220/.317/.398 with four long balls, 17 RBI and 17 runs scored across just 139 plate appearances this season. He could be at risk of returning to the bench with Brendan Donovan (toe) expected back Sunday but has certainly made a strong case for continued playing time with his recent performance.
Jun 10 2025Gorman went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-9 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman remains stuck in part-time role, but he's been relatively productive lately when given the opportunity to play. Across his last 15 games, the 25-year-old infielder is batting .343 (12-for-35) with four extra-base hits, five RBI and three runs scored. It's unclear if his recent hot streak will earn him more playing time going forward, but Gorman at least has a clearer pathway to at-bats at second base while Brendan Donovan sees extra reps in the outfield amid the absence of Jordan Walker (wrist).
Jun 4 2025Gorman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman started at designated hitter in what was his first time in the lineup in a week and immediately made his presence felt with a two-run blast off Michael Lorenzen in his first plate appearance. With Alec Burleson playing the outfield while Jordan Walker (wrist) is sidelined, Gorman could see more action in the DH spot in the immediate future, although that would require Ivan Herrera being used more frequently at catcher.
Jun 3 2025Gorman is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth in Tuesday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Playing time has been hard to come by lately for Gorman. This will be his first start in a week and only his sixth start across the Cardinals' last 20 contests.
May 7 2025Gorman entered Wednesday's lineup versus the Pirates after Nolan Arenado was scratched, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman had been set to sit out his third game over the last four contests, but Arenado's undisclosed injury gives him a reprieve. The 24-year-old Gorman is just 2-for-27 at the dish over his last 10 games.
May 6 2025Gorman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time since April 16 that Gorman isn't in the lineup against a right-hander when that game wasn't part of a doubleheader. The Cardinals are using Willson Contreras at designated hitter and Alec Burleson at first base Tuesday.
May 5 2025Gorman suffered a left index finger laceration during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was injured in the second inning when Willson Contreras stepped on Gorman's glove hand during the latter's sliding catch on a popup in shallow right field. Gorman was checked on by the team trainer but remained in the game, eventually getting removed in the ninth inning for defense. He did not play in the second game of the Cardinals' doubleheader sweep, but it does not seem as though Gorman's finger issue will prevent him from being available Monday versus the Pirates.
May 4 2025Gorman is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are facing a right-hander (Tylor Megill) in the second game of the day, but the left-handed-hitting Gorman will nonetheless find himself on the bench. Gorman started at second base in the Cardinals' 6-5 win in Game 1, going 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.
May 3 2025Gorman isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals will give Gorman a chance to collect himself after going 0-for-13 with three walks and five strikeouts over his last five games. His absence will open a spot in the lineup for Alec Burleson to start at first base while batting sixth.
May 1 2025Gorman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Gorman is in a 1-for-17 funk at the plate and the Reds are starting southpaw Andrew Abbott, so Gorman will sit out Thursday's series finale. Luken Baker is at designated hitter and batting sixth.
Apr 16 2025Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being reinstated from the injured list Saturday, Gorman has started in three of the Cardinals' ensuing five games while going 1-for-8 with a double, two walks and two RBI during that stretch. With Masyn Winn (back) on the injured list, Gorman will likely be part of a timeshare in the middle infield with Thomas Saggese, who gets the nod at shortstop Wednesday while Brendan Donovan handles second base.
Apr 14 2025Gorman will start at second base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed hitting Gorman is making his second straight start at the keystone and his first start this season versus a left-handed pitcher in Framber Valdez. The Cardinals are going with another left-handed hitter in Brendan Donovan at shortstop, while the right-handed hitting Thomas Saggese will begin the contest on the bench.
Apr 12 2025The Cardinals reinstated Gorman (hamstring) from the injured list Saturday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A strained right hamstring has kept Gorman out of action since the beginning of April. The Cardinals likely would have preferred to send the 24-year-old out on a rehab assignment before activating him, but Masyn Winn's (back) move to the IL on Saturday created an urgent need for infield depth on the big-league roster. Gorman's easiest path to playing time is likely at second base or designated hitter, though he isn't expected to have a regular role at either position.
Apr 4 2025Gorman said Friday that the right hamstring strain that sent him to the 10-day injured list is "super mild," John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has remained with the Cardinals on their road trip as he continues with strengthening his right leg, and he does not anticipate needing a rehab assignment before returning. It sounds like he has a good shot to be activated April 12 when first eligible.
Apr 1 2025Gorman is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth in Tuesday's contest versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's just his second start in the Cardinals' first five games, but Gorman had three hits -- including a home run -- in his first start. Willson Contreras is getting a day off in this one, as Alec Burleson will shift from DH to first base.
Mar 31 2025Gorman went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first start of the season, Gorman singled in each of his first two plate appearances before taking reliever Randy Dobnak deep with a 409-foot blast in his final trip to the dish. Gorman got the start at second base in this one, with Brendan Donovan shifting to left field, Lars Noobaar moving to right field and Jordan Walker getting a day off. The 24-year-old Gorman is in a fight for playing time early on in the season, and big days like he had Sunday will certainly help his chances of earning more reps.
Mar 24 2025Gorman's playing time could be reduced as a result of Victor Scott being named the Cardinals' starting center fielder, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the club committing to Scott in center field, that means Lars Nootbaar will primarily play left field and Brendan Donovan will receive the bulk of his starts at second base. That leaves the designed hitter spot for Gorman, but it sounds like Alec Burleson will be the priority there. Gorman should still see some starts versus right-handed pitching, but he will not be in the lineup regularly. The 24-year-old finished with a .671 OPS and 37.6 percent strikeout rate last season and has a .553 OPS this spring.
Mar 23 2025Gorman (illness) is starting at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's spring game against the Nationals, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has been battling an illness the past few days but will return to the lineup for the Cardinals' final Grapefruit League game. He's expected to see regular at-bats against right-handed pitching this year, though he's struggled to a .585 OPS across 17 games during spring training.
Mar 21 2025Gorman is not in either of the Cardinals' split-squad lineups Friday due to illness, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will hope to return to action over the weekend before the Grapefruit League schedule runs out. The 24-year-old has had a rough spring, putting up a .585 OPS and 12:3 K:BB over 17 games. Even with his lackluster Grapefruit League showing, Gorman is expected to see regular starts against right-handed pitching this season.
Mar 9 2025Gorman is just 4-for-26 with a 9:1 K:BB over his first nine Grapefruit League contests this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman worked with new hitting coach Brant Brown over the offseason on his plate discipline, but he has struggled to put those tips into action so far in camp. The Cardinals have pledged to give the 24-year-old a long leash this season, so Gorman is expected to open the year with a regular role -- likely bouncing between second base and designated hitter -- regardless of how he performs this spring. Potential fantasy investors would still like to see him string together some hits, however.
Dec 6 2024Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has said the team would like to see Gorman receive close to 600 at-bats next season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman spent the final five-plus weeks of the 2024 season in the minors and finished with a .671 OPS and 37.6 percent strikeout rate. However, the Cardinals are committed to giving their younger players a long leash in 2025 and Gorman will be one of the beneficiaries. What position Gorman plays is not yet clear. He's seen most of his starts at the major-league level at second base and could play there, but moving back to his natural third base position is also an option if the Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado.
Aug 21 2024The Cardinals optioned Gorman to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman's strikeout rate on the season ballooned to 37.6 percent after he went 0-for-4 with three punchouts in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. Strikeouts are nothing new for Gorman, but this season, they haven't been accompanied by much production, with the 24-year-old's OPS cratering to .671 after an .805 mark in 2023. With Gorman out of the picture, Brendan Donovan should see most of his playing time at second base moving forward.
Aug 14 2024Gorman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman had started each of the last six games versus right-handers, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench as the Reds go with a right-handed opening pitcher in Emilio Pagan and a right-handed bulk reliever in Carson Spiers. Brendan Donovan will handle second base for the Cardinals.
Aug 12 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Gorman had started in each of the Cardinals' last five games, but he'll head back to the bench Monday with the Reds sending southpaw Andrew Abbott to the hill. The Cardinals should continue to frequently shield Gorman from lefties, but after he went 5-for-14 with two doubles over his last four starts, the 24-year-old might have recaptured at least a part-time role against right-handed pitching.
Aug 10 2024Gorman went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was the only Cardinals with multiple hits Saturday, but they were all singles. He lost his grip on a starting role to begin August, but he's bounced back to feature in the lineup in five straight games, including once against a left-handed pitcher. Gorman has gone 6-for-18 in that five-game span, though he's still struck out five times. The second baseman is at a .206/.276/.410 slash line with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, 42 runs scored, six stolen bases and 15 doubles over 104 contests.
Aug 5 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the fifth time in six games, the lefty-hitting Gorman will head to the bench. Though his absence from the lineup against Mets lefty Sean Manaea isn't particularly surprising, the lefty-hitting Gorman looks to be at risk of losing out on starts against righties following the trade-deadline addition of Tommy Pham. With Pham picking up starts in the outfield in both of St. Louis' last two matchups with righties, Gorman was included in the lineup for one of those contests and ceded second base to Brendan Donovan in the other game.
Aug 2 2024Gorman is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has now been in the lineup just twice across the Cardinals' last nine games. They have faced five lefties over that span, but this will be the second time during the stretch he's sat out versus a righty, as Javier Assad will be taking the ball for the Cubs on Friday. Meanwhile, each of Brendan Donovan's past five and seven of his last eight starts have come at second base.
Aug 1 2024Gorman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has now been out of the lineup six times over the Cardinals' last eight games. This is the fifth time he's sat against a lefty over that stretch, as Shota Imanaga will take the ball for the Cubs on Thursday. Still, among St. Louis' lefty bats it's clear Gorman is among the lowest on the totem pole right now.
Jul 31 2024Gorman isn't in the lineup for Wednesday contest versus the Rangers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are facing a lefty in Andrew Heaney, and the lefty-hitting Gorman is now on the bench for a fourth straight matchup with a southpaw. He's exiting the starting nine five times across the last seven games, even sitting once against a righty during that span. Brendan Donovan will occupy second base Wednesday.
Jul 29 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was on the bench against left-handers in three of the past four games, the lefty-hitting Gorman will hit the bench versus a righty (Nathan Eovaldi) on Monday. According to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, Gorman doesn't appear to have lost hold of a regular spot in the lineup against right-handers, as manager Carlos Marmol said Gorman is on the bench Monday because he wanted to open up a start at designated hitter for Matt Carpenter, who has had success against Eovaldi during his career.
Jul 28 2024Gorman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Gorman will avoid Nationals southpaw DJ Herz on Sunday. Brendan Donovan will start at second base and bat sixth.
Jul 26 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will avoid a matchup with southpaw MacKenzie Gore on Friday. Brendan Donovan will fill Gorman's spot at second base.
Jul 24 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will be joined on the bench by fellow lefty-hitting regular Michael Siani as the Pirates bring southpaw Martin Perez to the hill for the series finale. Brendan Donovan will cover second base in Gorman's stead.
Jul 22 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman's fifth-inning blast tied the game at 1-1, but that was the Cardinals' lone scoring play. Over his last 13 games, the second baseman has gone 14-for-46 (.304) with two homers, nine RBI and 21 strikeouts. He's up to 19 long balls, 50 RBI, 41 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .206/.278/.424 slash line on the year, though he remains in the lineup regularly despite his swing-and-miss issues.
Jul 21 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 9-5 win over Atlanta in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman sat out the matinee game, and he delivered in the nightcap with a go-ahead blast in the second inning. The homer was his first since July 2 and his 18th of the year, though he also struck out multiple times for the sixth time in seven games. Gorman's 37.9 percent strikeout rate continues to drag down the rest of his line -- he's slashing .207/.279/.420 with 18 homers, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored, six stolen bases and 13 doubles. Given his contact troubles, Gorman is likely to remain in a strong-side platoon role at second base, and he could begin to sit against some right-handers as well if he doesn't correct course.
Jul 20 2024Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will take a seat to begin Saturday's festivities and will likely be back in the lineup for the nightcap. His absence in the early game will move Brendan Donovan to second base while Alec Burleson starts in left field, moving Willson Contreras into the DH spot with Pedro Pages at catcher.
Jul 7 2024Gorman went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Saturday's 14-6 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman banged out the Cardinals' only extra-base hits on the afternoon. Gorman has produced multiple hits in three of five games to begin the month of July, and he appears to be shaking off a brutal slump that saw him slash .083/.151/.155 over the prior 24 games with a bloated 39.8 percent strikeout rate.
Jul 5 2024Gorman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight day that Gorman will be on the bench as the opposition sends a left-hander -- in this case, Patrick Corbin -- to the hill. Brendan Donovan will play second base for the Cardinals.
Jul 4 2024Gorman is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Martin Perez is drawing the start on the mound for the Pirates, so the lefty-hitting Gorman will begin this one on the bench. Jose Fermin will occupy second base for the Cardinals.
Jul 2 2024Gorman went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in a 7-4 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and added a single in the sixth. He was mired in a 2-for-29 slump but opened July with his first home run since June 19 and first multi-hit effort since June 4. On the season, the second baseman owns a disappointing .192 average but is currently tied with Ketel Marte for tops at the position with 17 home runs.
Jun 27 2024Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman and his .596 OPS against southpaws will take a seat Thursday as the Reds prepare to send lefty Andrew Abbott to the mound. Jose Fermin will take over at second base and bat eighth.
Jun 23 2024Gorman went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman got aboard on a fielder's choice and picked up a steal for the second game in a row. The second baseman has gone 0-for-9 with a hit-by-pitch and two sacrifice flies over his last three contests. He's gone 17 games without a multi-hit effort, batting a poor .078 (5-for-64) in that span, though two of those hits have been homers. The slump has him down to a .194/.272/.421 slash line with 16 home runs, 36 RBI, five steals and 31 runs scored across 70 contests. Gorman's struggled to hit for average over his three years in the majors, and a career-worst 35.9 percent strikeout rate isn't doing him any favors in 2024.
Jun 19 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman led off the second inning with a 436-foot blast off Yonny Chirinos, cutting St. Louis' deficit to 2-1. It's the first homer in seven games for Gorman, who'd gone just 1-for-28 in that span. Overall, the 24-year-old second baseman is slashing .202/.278/.437 with 16 homers, 34 RBI, 31 runs scored and three steals across 67 games this year.
Jun 17 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Gorman will take a seat for the series opener in Miami while southpaw Braxton Garrett toes the rubber for the Marlins. Jose Fermin will fill in at second base for Gorman, who is batting .186 against lefties this season.
Jun 16 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman entered Sunday just 1-for-28 over his last seven games, though the slump hasn't cost him playing time. The second baseman picked up a steal after his second-inning single, giving him three thefts on four attempts this year. For the season, Gorman is slashing .208/.287/.442 with 15 home runs, 33 RBI, 30 runs scored and eight doubles over 64 contests. He's also striking out at a 35.5 percent rate, and until he corrects that issue, he's likely to carry a low batting average.
Jun 11 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Neither team scored a run in the first eight innings of Tuesday's contest, with the Pirates scoring a pair of runs in the top of the ninth. Down 2-0, Gorman tried to kick start a Cardinals comeback, leading off with a solo homer, but St. Louis couldn't plate the game-tying run. Since the start of June, Gorman is 10-for-38 (.263) with five homers, eight RBI and seven runs scored.
Jun 4 2024Gorman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has upped the power over the last week with six homers and 10 RBI over his last seven contests. That's still come with a swing-and-miss risk, as he's struck out 10 times in that span, but that's of little concern when he's making the most of whatever contact he gets. The second baseman is up to 14 homers, 31 RBI, 28 runs scored, two stolen bases, eight doubles and a .235/.320/.508 slash line through 206 plate appearances.
Jun 3 2024Gorman went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in a 7-4 loss to the Astros on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman hit solo home runs off Justin Verlander in the first and fifth innings and added a walk in the third. Gorman has been on an absolute binge in his past 10 games, tallying five multi-hit efforts, six home runs and 12 RBI since May 21. On the season, Gorman is now slashing .230/.318/.294 and leads all second basemen in home runs with 13.
Jun 2 2024Gorman went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the first inning and also provided the Cardinals with their winning run by adding an RBI single in the 10th. This was his fourth multi-hit effort over the last nine games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-32 (.344) with four homers and 10 RBI. He's up to a .223/.310/.457 slash line, 11 long balls, 28 RBI, 25 runs scored and two stolen bases through 51 contests. Gorman has been a near-everyday player lately, though the Cardinals called up Jose Fermin on Friday for infield depth, which could lead to Gorman sitting out against some southpaws moving forward.
May 29 2024Gorman went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, an RBI double and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman extended the Cardinals' lead to 2-0 with an RBI double in the fourth inning before launching a home run off left-hander Brent Suter in the eighth, his 10th long ball of the year and second in as many games. After a sluggish start to the year, Gorman's started to turn things around, going 8-for-21 (.380) with seven RBI in his last six contests. He's boosted his slash line to .220/.308/.451 with 25 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases through 185 plate appearances this season.
May 28 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has four homers, two steals, eight RBI and eight runs scored over his last nine games, batting .321 (9-for-28) in that span. It's a good run of consistency at the plate for the infielder, who has struggled to put it all together at times this season. He's at a .214/.306/.428 slash line with nine long balls, 23 RBI, 21 runs scored and two steals through 47 contests overall while holding down a starting role at second base.
May 25 2024Gorman went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman's game is more power than speed, but he's done a little of both with three home runs and two steals over his last six contests. Those two thefts account for his season total. The second baseman is slashing .215/.308/.423 with eight homers, 21 RBI, 20 runs scored and seven doubles over 169 plate appearances on the year. He's not making a lot of contact, and while his walk rate is fine at 11.8 percent, his 35.5 percent strikeout rate is an anchor on the rest of his stat line.
May 22 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman clubbed a tie-breaking, two-run home run earlier Wednesday in the completion of Tuesday's suspended game, but he will take a seat versus left-hander John Means for the regularly scheduled contest. Brendan Donovan will replace Gorman at second base.
May 19 2024Gorman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has homered in back-to-back games, but the strikeouts are piling up. He's struck out 10 times in his last 16 at-bats, bringing his K-rate to 35 percent through 157 plate appearances this season. Brendan Donovan will start at second base Sunday as Alec Burleson takes over in left field and Matt Carpenter starts at DH.
May 18 2024Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two total runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has homered in each of the last two games, and he's gone deep three times with three multi-hit efforts over his last seven contests. The second baseman is up to a .201/.293/.396 slash line through 157 plate appearances after hitting as low as .172 and slugging as little as .319 on May 9. He's added seven homers, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases over 40 games while seeing a majority of the playing time at the keystone this year.
May 17 2024Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 10-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman's bat is coming around -- he's 6-for-19 (.316) with two homers and four RBI over his last six games. The second baseman took Boston starter Brayan Bello deep in the second inning of this contest. Gorman is up to a .193/.288/.370 slash line with six homers, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored, no stolen bases and six doubles through 153 plate appearances, and he's not helping his cause to remain in an everyday role with a 34.6 percent strikeout rate. While the threat isn't immediate, Gorman could be one of the players to see a reduced role once Tommy Edman (wrist) is able to return to action.
May 15 2024Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will get a day to clear his head after striking out four times during Tuesday's win over the Halos. Brendan Donovan will fill in at the keystone Wednesday while Alec Burleson, Mike Siani and Lars Nootbaar start across the outfield.
May 10 2024Gorman hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman entered the game as a defensive replacement after the Brewers turned it into a rout. Gorman's ninth-inning blasted ended his 0-for-14 skid that spanned all of May prior to Friday. The second baseman is slashing a meager .179/.262/.350 with five homers, 13 RBI, nine runs scored, five doubles and no stolen bases over 130 plate appearances. Gorman began the year in a near-everyday role at the keystone, but he's now sat out against the last three southpaws the Cardinals have faced, with Jose Fermin picking up the playing time. Gorman had reverse splits last season and that has carried over into 2024, but he's simply not hitting well enough overall to justify a full-time role at this point of the season.
May 8 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Gorman will hit the bench for the third time in the four games while the Cardinals have faced a steady diet of left-handed pitching of late. The right-handed-hitting Jose Fermin will man the keystone while Gorman sits against Mets southpaw Jose Quintana.
May 6 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Sean Manaea) for the second day in a row, so the lefty-hitting Gorman will once again head to the bench. Jose Fermin will fill in for Gorman at second base.
May 5 2024Gorman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman is 1-for-17 with four walks and five strikeouts over his past six games, and he'll receive a day to reset Sunday. Jose Fermin is starting at the keystone and batting eighth in the series finale versus Chicago.
Apr 23 2024Gorman hit a two-run, walk-off home run in his lone at-bat in Monday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was given Monday off, but he ultimately entered the game as a defensive replacement. His lone at-bat ended the game, as he took Kyle Nelson deep in the ninth inning to complete the Cardinals' comeback win. Gorman has four homers, 10 RBI, six runs scored and three doubles over 84 plate appearances this season, but he's slashing just .179/.238/.372 and striking out at a 38.1 percent clip, so he's not out of the woods yet. Gorman should continue to play against most right-handers, but he'll rarely be in the lineup versus southpaws.
Apr 22 2024Gorman is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was demoted to the eighth spot in the Cardinals lineup for Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Brewers and now finds himself out of the starting nine altogether. Over his last four contests, Gorman has gone 0-for-17 with 10 strikeouts. Gorman could receive more frequent days off if his slump persists much longer.
Apr 16 2024Gorman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the A's, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman started the previous 11 games but will take a seat after he posted a .746 OPS during that stretch. Ivan Herrera will receive a turn as St. Louis' designated hitter Tuesday.
Apr 10 2024Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman broke a scoreless tie with a 419-foot blast to center field off Zack Wheeler in the fourth. Gorman now leads the Cardinals early on with three homers and showed his power upside a year ago by hitting 27 home runs.
Apr 8 2024Gorman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was the only source of run support for the Cardinals in a game that got ugly for them very quick. The 24-year-old showed off his raw power, sending both home runs 400-plus feet to center field, awarding fantasy managers who patiently waited for his bat to get going after just two extra-base hits in his first 33 at-bats of the year. The 24-year-old slugger is hitting .222/.300/.444 with a concerning 42.5 strikeout rate early on.
Apr 2 2024Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Tuesday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has recorded a base hit in each of his last four games, but he'll get a day off Tuesday. His absence will move Brendan Donovan into second base, allowing Mike Siani to start in left field and bat eighth.
Mar 4 2024Gorman has gone 2-for-13 with a double, six strikeouts and a walk over five Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman struck out at a 31.9 percent clip in 2023, so it's not unusual to see him whiffing a lot. He's still expected to have a starting role in the Cardinals' lineup, likely at designated hitter, but he could also split time with utility man Brendan Donovan at second base with Tommy Edman (wrist) likely to be in center field once he's ready to play. Gorman has slugged 41 homers over 208 career games, offering solid power while being an anchor on batting average.
Jan 14 2024Gorman (hamstring) said Sunday he's been working with a nutrition program this offseason and is heading toward spring training with increased flexibility and reduced back inflammation, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman has battled back issues the past couple years, but the nutrition program has apparently helped ease those issues. The 23-year-old finished 2023 on the injured list with a hamstring strain, but that injury doesn't appear to be a concern heading into camp. He's coming off a strong campaign during which he posted a .236/.328/.478 slash line with 27 homers, 76 RBI, 59 runs and seven steals in 119 contests.
Sep 20 2023Manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Gorman (hamstring) has a "slim" chance of returning before the end of the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list last Wednesday because of a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and the out-of-contention Cardinals have no real reason to rush him back for the final week. Tommy Edman, Jose Fermin and Juniel Querecuto are currently rotating in at second base.
Sep 13 2023St. Louis placed Gorman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman suffered the injury while legging out an infield single in Tuesday's win at Baltimore and could be in danger of missing the remainder of the 2023 campaign. The 23-year-old slugger holds an .805 OPS with 27 homers and 76 RBI through 119 games this season with the Cardinals, who have called up Juniel Querecuto from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding roster move.
Sep 12 2023Gorman was removed from Tuesday's game against the Orioles due to right hamstring tightness, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman had to leave Tuesday's game after injuring himself while legging out an infield single in the second inning. There's still no word on how severe Gorman's injury is, but the Cardinals will likely offer more details before Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being.
Sep 10 2023Gorman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman started the Cardinals' first eight games of September but will receive Sunday off after posting a .914 OPS with three homers during that span. Luken Baker will bat sixth as the designated hitter.
Sep 7 2023Gorman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, a stolen base and three total runs in an 11-6 win against Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After snapping a 16-game homer drought with a pair of long balls Tuesday, Gorman went deep again Wednesday, smashing a 414-foot, three-run shot in the eighth inning to cap a big offensive night by the Cardinals. Prior to the two-game power surge, Gorman had been struggling mightily, batting .169 with a 40.6 percent strikeout rate since the start of August. The punchouts haven't gone away -- Gorman has six over his past three contests -- but it's hard to complain about those since he's knocked in eight runs over that stretch.
Sep 6 2023Gorman went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A two-run blast in the third inning off Michael Soroka was followed by a solo shot in the ninth off Michael Tonkin, as Gorman snapped a 16-game homer drought that extended back to Aug, 4. In nine contests since recovering from a back issue and being activated off the IL, Gorman's batting just .133 (4-for-30) with 17 strikeouts, but three of his four hits and five of his six RBI during that stretch have come in the last two games.
Aug 30 2023Gorman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cardinals and Padres getting together for a day game after a night game and with southpaw Rich Hill on the bump for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Gorman will get a day off. Gorman is sitting for the first time since he returned Friday from the 10-day injured list. He went 1-for-12 with two walks and 10 strikeouts in his first four games back in action.
Aug 25 2023The Cardinals reinstated Gorman (back) from the injured list Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman landed on the injured list last week with a lower-back strain and will now return after a minimum stay. The 23-year-old was slashing .235/.350/.412 through 40 plate appearances in August prior to getting injured, but he will remain in the dugout for Friday's game with left-hander Cristopher Sanchez on the mound for the Phillies. Gorman's return will force Jose Fermin back to Triple-A Memphis in order to clear a roster spot.
Aug 23 2023Gorman (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday as long as he gets through a full workout Wednesday with no setbacks, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was forced to the IL last week with a balky back, an injury which he initially suffered back during the 2020-21 offseason during a weightlifting incident. He's feeling much better following a pain-killing injection and appears on track for activation when first eligible this weekend as the Cardinals travel to Philadelphia.
Aug 21 2023Gorman (back) will hit off a tee Monday and "increase baseball activity," John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman, per the report, is showing signs of progress, but he is still not feeling good enough to take part in defensive drills. He is eligible to be activated from the injured list Friday, but he may need to make significant strides in the coming days to be ready by that point.
Aug 17 2023Gorman (back) is scheduled to receive a pain-killing injection Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to Aug. 14 with a lower-back strain. The second baseman has been dealing with ongoing back discomfort since late July. The injection was going to keep him sidelined for at least the next three days, so the Cardinals opted to put him on the IL and bring up Richie Palacios. It's possible Gorman could return when first eligible Aug. 25 in Philadelphia.
Aug 16 2023Gorman (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will remain on the bench for a third consecutive game on account of lower-back tightness, affording Taylor Motter another turn at second base. The Cardinals seem to be viewing Gorman as day-to-day with the hope that he'll be able to return to the starting nine at some point during their four-game series with the Mets, which begins Thursday.
Aug 15 2023Gorman (back) is absent from the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was scratched from Monday's series opener due to nagging lower-back tightness and needs at least one more day of rest. Taylor Motter is starting at second base and batting eighth for St. Louis.
Aug 14 2023Gorman was scratched from the lineup Monday against the Athletics due to lower-back tightness, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This back tightness has been a lingering issue for Gorman, who may need more days off down the stretch. Taylor Motter will start at second base and bat ninth as the Cardinals open a three-game series versus Oakland.
Aug 4 2023Gorman went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman missed Thursday's game with a bruised foot he sustained Wednesday. He returned with a vengeance, popping a pair of homers for the second time in just over a week. The second baseman is up to 24 long balls, 67 RBI, 47 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .245/.331/.512 slash line through 97 contests this season. With Brendan Donovan done for the year, Gorman should have a chance to take on an everyday role at second base after frequently sitting out versus southpaws early in the season.
Aug 3 2023Gorman was scratched from the lineup Thursday versus the Twins due to a bruised foot, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman fouled a ball off his foot Wednesday and will take a day off for rest and treatment. It's not a serious concern. Jose Fermin is now starting at second base and batting ninth for the Cardinals in Thursday's series finale against Minnesota.
Aug 2 2023Gorman (back) will start at second base and bat third Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was on the bench for the Cardinals' last two games due to back soreness, but he'll be healthy enough to play the field Wednesday. The 23-year-old has made 26 of his starts this season as a designated hitter, but he'll likely see the overwhelming majority of his playing time at second base moving forward with Brendan Donovan (elbow) set to undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday.
Aug 1 2023Gorman (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Cubs due to back tightness and isn't ready to return even after Monday's scheduled team off day. Taylor Motter will start at second base for the Cardinals on Tuesday as Jordan Walker takes a turn as the designated hitter.
Jul 30 2023Gorman was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs due to back tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was penciled in to start at second base and bat third Sunday, but the back issue will instead force him to the bench. The 23-year-old will now have two days to rest up since the Cardinals have a team day off Monday. Taylor Motter replaced him in the lineup at second base Sunday.
Jul 28 2023Gorman went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman tried to spark the Cardinals' offense on his own in the sixth inning with a double before stealing third base, but he was left stranded. The second baseman started July cold, but he's gone 19-for-65 (.292) with six home runs, 16 RBI, six doubles and two steals over his last 18 games. For the season, the slugger has a .243/.323/.498 slash line with 22 homers, 16 doubles, six steals, 65 RBI and 45 runs scored over 94 contests.
Jul 27 2023Gorman went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during Wednesday's 11-7 win at Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman went 0-for-4 in his return to the lineup Tuesday after missing two games with a back issue, but he busted out with two homers and his fifth three-hit game of the season Wednesday. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the second half with five homers and a .359/.405/.821 slash line in 11 games since the All-Star break.
Jul 25 2023Gorman (back) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman missed two games while dealing with back pain. Entering Tuesday, he had gone 11-for-26 (.423) over his last eight games. He's at a .239/.321/.482 slash line with 20 home runs, 62 RBI, 43 runs scored and five stolen bases through 91 contests. Gorman should continue to see a starting role at second base while Brendan Donovan remains on a no-throw program.
Jul 24 2023Gorman (back) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will miss his second straight contest while tending to back soreness. Brendan Donovan gets the start in the DH slot and is set to bat leadoff in Gorman's absence.
Jul 23 2023Gorman is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs due to back pain, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Oliver Marmol indicated the back issue isn't a serious concern, though Gorman could still be held out of the lineup for a couple days. Taylor Motter will man second base while Brendan Donovan bats leadoff as the designated hitter for Sunday's series finale in Chicago.
Jul 21 2023Gorman is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will head to the bench as St. Louis faces off with southpaw Justin Steele on Friday. Willson Contreras will slot in at designated hitter while Andrew Knizner enters the lineup behind the plate and bats eighth against Chicago.
Jul 19 2023Gorman went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman extended St. Louis' lead to 4-0 in the first inning with a three-run homer off Sandy Alcantara, his 19th long ball of the season and second in four games. The 23-year-old Gorman has heated up again after an extended cold spell. He's now 9-for-22 (.409) with nine RBI in five games since the All-Star break. Overall, Gorman's slashing .242/.322/.485 with 61 RBI and 42 runs scored through 335 plate appearances this season while going 5-for-7 in stolen base attempts.
Jul 17 2023Gorman is not in the starting lineup Monday against Miami, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will take a seat as the Cardinals face off with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on Monday. Jose Fermin will replace him at second base and bat ninth in the series opener with the Marlins.
Jul 6 2023Gorman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman's two-run shot off Bryan Hoeing in the top of the third tied the game at 5-5, finishing off a five-run inning for St. Louis. The second baseman had gone hitless over his last 10 at-bats before the third-inning homer, which is only his second long ball since June 9. He's still hitting just .188 to begin the month of July after hitting .143 in June.
Jul 4 2023Gorman is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals are facing a lefty for the second day in a row and Gorman has been on the bench for both of those contests. He did get an at-bat late in Monday's game, so perhaps he'll come off the bench again in this one.
Jul 3 2023Gorman is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will begin this one on the bench as the Cardinals face left-hander Braxton Garrett. St. Louis will go with Tommy Edman at second base and Luken Baker at designated hitter.
Jul 1 2023Gorman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in an 11-4 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman padded the lead with a fourth-inning blast in the matinee game. The infielder didn't repeat his success in the nightcap, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Prior to Saturday, he'd gone seven contests without striking out multiple times, but he's now striking out at a 30.2 percent clip. He struggled in June and now owns a .235/.319/.466 slash line with 16 homers, 49 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases over 73 contests this season.
Jun 27 2023Gorman isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman is 3-for-7 with an RBI and a run scored across his last two contests, yet he'll sit for the third time in five games Tuesday. Gorman's absence will move Willson Contreras into the DH spot, allowing Andrew Knizner to start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jun 25 2023Gorman (illness) is starting at second base and batting sixth against the Cubs on Sunday in London. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old sat out Saturday's contest due to the illness but will rejoin the starting nine a day later. Gorman has scuffled at the plate over the past few weeks, going 3-for-47 with a 45.1 percent strikeout rate in his last 13 games.
Jun 24 2023Gorman is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs due to illness, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Several Cardinals players have dealt with an illness across the last few days, with Gorman being the latest. He wasn't likely to be in Saturday's lineup regardless of his health, as the Cubs will be sending lefty Justin Steele to the mound. There's a chance that Gorman will be available off the bench to pinch hit.
Jun 20 2023Gorman is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willson Contreras will take a DH day and Andrew Knizner will catch with left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the bump for Washington. Gorman was a force in the St. Louis lineup over the first two months of the season, but he's slashing just .063/.135/.125 in his last 52 plate appearances dating back to June 4.
Jun 10 2023Gorman will sit against lefty Andrew Abbott and the Reds on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman is breaking out in his sophomore season, slashing .264/.347/.543 with 15 homers in 58 games. He began the year strictly in a platoon role, sitting against the first 10 southpaws the Cardinals faced, but his strong performance has earned him four starts against lefties since then. That doesn't mean he'll start everyday, however, as it's been fellow lefty Brendan Donovan at the keystone against the last two lefties to start against St. Louis.
Jun 9 2023Gorman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman provided the Cardinals' last runs of the game with a seventh-inning blast, atoning for his three strikeouts earlier in the contest. The infielder has struck out at a 28.9 percent rate this season, though he's also walking at an 11.1 percent clip. Both marks are improved from last year as Gorman's shown a more refined approach while maintaining his impressive power. His 15 homers are one more than he had in 2022, and he's added a .264/.347/.543 slash line with 46 RBI, 26 runs scored and four stolen bases through 58 contests in 2023.
Jun 5 2023Gorman is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Martin Perez taking the ball for the Rangers, Gorman will receive a day of rest. Brendan Donovan is at second base and Luken Baker is in the designated hitter spot.
Jun 4 2023Gorman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His eighth-inning blast off Colin Holderman gave the Cardinals some life, but they couldn't complete the comeback. Gorman has slowed down since his May hot streak, batting .179 (7-for-39) over his prior 10 games coming into Saturday, but the 23-year-old is still on pace for a breakout season -- he's up to 14 homers, matching his total from 2022 in 36 fewer contests, with a .276/.364/.564 slash line and 44 RBI in 53 games.
May 21 2023Gorman is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman will take a seat as the Cardinals face off with Clayton Kershaw on the mound Sunday. Juan Yepez will take over at designated hitter and bat fifth in the series finale with Los Angeles.
May 20 2023Gorman went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Saturday in a 6-5 win against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game was tied 3-3 in the eighth inning when Gorman came up to the plate with two on and one out. The 23-year-old unknotted the score with a three-run blast to right field that ended up providing just enough of a margin to give the Cardinals the win. Gorman extended his hitting streak to 11 contests with Saturday's performance, and he's batting .432 (16-for-37) with six homers and 16 RBI over the red-hot stretch.
May 18 2023Gorman went 3-for-5 with two homers and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman homered as a part of the Cardinals' four-homer third inning and then cranked a two-run shot in the eighth inning. He has a nine game hitting streak and is crushing the ball in May with a .357/.449/.857 slash line. The 23-year-old is now tied for fourth in MLB with 12 homers on the season.
May 15 2023Gorman went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two total runs, five total RBI and a walk in Monday 18-1 victory versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman doubled in two runners to put St. Louis up 7-0 in the sixth inning, and he delivered a three-run homer to increase the lead to 12-1 in the eighth. He's now gone deep three times over his past five contests, batting .500 (7-for-14) with 10 RBI and six runs over that span. The hot stretch has boosted Gorman's slash line to .283/.379/.500 on the campaign, and he's added 10 homers, 33 RBI and three steals over 140 plate appearances.
May 13 2023Gorman went 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman pinch-hit for Juan Yepez in the top of the ninth trailing 3-1 and came through with a massive double that plated Paul Goldschmidt and pushed Wilson Contreras to third. Both Contreras and Gorman would eventually come around to score the tying and go-ahead runs on a fielder's choice hit by Alec Burleson and throwing error by Enrique Hernandez. Gorman has been on fire over the last three games, hitting 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs while having a pair of massive at-bats as a pinch hitter.
May 12 2023Gorman hit a two-run home run as a pinch hitter in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman's ninth-inning blast off Kenley Jansen provided the Cardinals' margin of victory. With St. Louis using Willson Contreras as the full-time designated hitter, Gorman's slipped into a strong-side platoon role, primarily playing at second base and occasionally at third. He can still provide some pop off the bench, as evidenced Friday. The 23-year-old is slashing .261/.352/.550 with nine homers, 26 RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases through 128 plate appearances.
May 10 2023Gorman is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman belted his eighth home run of the year in the Cardinals' defeat of the Cubs on Tuesday, but Tommy Edman will play second base and Willson Contreras will serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's tilt versus the Cubs and lefty Justin Steele.
May 9 2023Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman made an early impact with his first-inning solo shot off Jameson Taillon. Prior to Tuesday, Gorman had gone 3-for-16 (.188) across six games in May. The infielder is up to eight homers, 24 RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .255/.346/.518 through 33 contests. The Cardinals are primarily using Willson Contreras at designated hitter now, thrusting Gorman into a middle-infield battle for playing time with the likes of Tommy Edman, Paul DeJong and Brendan Donovan. Gorman should remain in the lineup against right-handed pitchers for the foreseeable future.
May 8 2023Gorman went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman returned to the starting lineup Sunday after making consecutive appearances off the bench due to lower-back tightness. The 23-year-old reached in the sixth, stole second and scored in what wound up being a seven-run inning for the Cardinals. For the year, Gorman is slashing .255/.347/.510 with seven homers, 23 RBI, 10 runs, three steals and a 14:32 BB:K over 118 plate appearances. He has only made starts against right-handers so far.
May 7 2023Gorman (back) is starting at second base and batting third Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old was limited to pinch-hitting duties the past two games due to lower-back tightness, but he's back in the starting nine for Sunday's series finale versus Detroit. Gorman has struggled at the plate over his past nine contests, going 4-for-28 with a solo home run, a stolen base and 11 strikeouts.
May 6 2023Gordman (back) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against Detroit, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman exited Thursday's game against the Angels with lower-back tightness and didn't start Friday's series opener against the Tigers, though he did appear as a pinch hitter. That suggests he could be available in a similar capacity Saturday. The Cardinals will certainly be hoping Gorman's back issue is a minor one, as the second-year slugger has hit seven homers in 29 games this season while slashing .265/.348/.531.
May 5 2023Gorman (back) is not in the lineup Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gorman was pulled from Thursday's series finale against the Angels due to lower back tightness, though he might have been on the bench either way Friday with left-hander Matthew Boyd set to toe the slab for Detroit. Willson Contreras will take a turn at DH and bat third. Andrew Knizner is catching and batting ninth.
May 4 2023Gorman was removed from Thursday's loss to the Angels due to lower-back tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury helps explain why manager Oliver Marmol oddly turned to Taylor Motter in Gorman's place as the Cardinals were trying to spark a comeback in the bottom of the sixth inning. Gorman, who finished 0-for-3 with a run scored, is considered day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener against the Tigers.
May 2 2023Gorman isn't starting Tuesday against the Angels, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the left-handed Patrick Sandoval starting on the mound for Los Angeles, Gorman will start Tuesday's game in the dugout. Willson Contreras will take over as St. Louis' designated hitter, and Andrew Knizner will start behind the plate while batting eighth.
Apr 29 2023Gorman went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was just the second time in the last seven games Gorman has failed to record a hit, though he's just 6-for-26 (.231) in that span. He had a 9.0 percent walk rate last year, but it's up to 13.1 percent so far in 2023. He's still striking out at a 29.0 percent clip, but Gorman has a steady .279/.370/.547 slash line with six home runs, 22 RBI, seven runs scored, five doubles and two steals through 100 plate appearances.