Jordan Walker
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Jun 30 2025Walker (appendix) appears on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Cubs, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming back from appendicitis, Walker has played two rehab games at Triple-A Memphis -- one as the designated hitter and one as the right fielder -- and seems to have come out of those contests feeling good. He will remain with Memphis for a few more days before likely returning to the active roster this weekend. Walker had been seeing his playing time versus right-handed pitching dip prior to his injury, but it's possible he'll see an uptick in starts if Lars Nootbaar's intercostal issue lingers.
Jun 28 2025Walker (appendicitis) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On Friday, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol hinted at Walker beginning a rehab stint this weekend, and it appears that will come to pass Saturday. Walker isn't eligible to come off the IL until July 2. Given his quick return to game action, it seems likely that the outfielder will be able to return to St. Louis when first eligible as long as he doesn't endure any setbacks.
Jun 27 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters Friday that Walker (abdomen) could resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis as soon as Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to appendicitis. He was able to avoid surgery after being treated with antibiotics and could be reinstated from the IL when eligible next Wednesday, per Denton. Walker has gone 3-for-18 with three runs scored since returning from a left wrist injury in mid-June.
Jun 26 2025Walker (abdomen) did not require surgery for his recent bout of appendicitis and was allowed to return home Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Because the appendicitis was caught early, Walker was able to treat it with antibiotics and other treatments. The avoidance of surgery could allow Walker to return sooner, perhaps when his 10 days are up or close to it. He will rest for 4-to-5 days and could go out on a short rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list.
Jun 25 2025The Cardinals placed Walker on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to appendicitis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will be eligible to return from the IL on July 4, but since he'll likely require an appendectomy that could result in him losing some strength, it wouldn't be surprising if the Cardinals hold him out through the All-Star break to afford him more time to get reconditioned. Since rejoining the Cardinals on June 14 after a prior stint on the IL due to a wrist injury, Walker has largely served as a short-side platoon player in the outfield. The Cardinals recalled infielder Jose Fermin from Triple-A Memphis to replace Walker on the 26-man active roster.
Jun 23 2025Walker is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's righty Ben Brown on the hill for the Cubs, marking the third time in six games versus right-handers since Walker returned from the injured list that he's been out of the lineup. He was also absent from the lineup once over that span against a left-handed opener. Alec Burleson is in right field and Nolan Gorman is at designated hitter for the Cardinals.
Jun 17 2025Walker is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker started the first two contests upon his activation from the 10-day injured list, going 2-for-7 with a 1:1 K:BB, but he'll take a seat in Tuesday's series opener. Alec Burleson is occupying right field for the Cardinals. Walker could continue to see his reps versus righties limited as long as Ivan Herrera is primarily used at designated hitter.
Jun 14 2025The Cardinals reinstated Walker (wrist) from the injured list Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker appeared to be trending toward returning to the active roster Tuesday, but he'll instead arrive a bit earlier than expected and start in right field Saturday against Milwaukee. The 23-year-old outfielder turned in a .215/.273/.310 slash line across 172 plate appearances before getting injured in late May, and he's likely to fill in as outfield depth now that he's healthy. Michael Siani was optioned to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.
Jun 12 2025Walker (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker had a setback with his left wrist last week, but he responded well to an anti-inflammatory shot and has been cleared for rehab games. The young outfielder's rehab assignment is expected to be a brief one, with a return June 17 for the start of a series against the White Sox representing a logical return date if all goes well.
Jun 9 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that he expects Walker (wrist) to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear yet which affiliate Walker will be assigned to, but the outfielder apparently responded well to a workout and on-field batting practice Monday. The Cardinals have an off day next Monday before beginning a series in Chicago against the White Sox on June 17, and Walker could be ready to return on that date.
Jun 8 2025Walker (wrist) took swings off a tee Saturday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker had been shut down for a few days after being given an anti-inflammatory injection in his left wrist earlier this week. Per Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, Walker's rehab will go "pretty quickly" as long as the wrist responds. Walker is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list Sunday but still lacks a clear timeline for his return.
Jun 5 2025Cardinals manager Carlos Marmol said that Walker will not swing a bat for a few days after being given an anti-inflammatory injection Wednesday in his injured left wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker tried to take swings off a tee Monday but had to stop due to continued soreness in the wrist. He underwent additional imaging after that setback, and no structural damage was found. The hope is that the shot will knock out the inflammation in Walker's wrist and that he will be able to ramp up workouts again soon. The outfielder will not be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Sunday.
Jun 4 2025Walker felt soreness in his injured left wrist while hitting off a tee Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker went through additional imaging of the wrist joint afterward and it did not show any structural damage. While the setback seems to be minor, it's not clear when Walker will be ready to swing a bat again, and a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list now appears unlikely. Walker is eligible for activation June 8.
Jun 1 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that he expects Walker (wrist) back from the 10-day injured list "pretty soon," Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker began feeling discomfort with his left wrist during the Cardinals' last homestand and the pain went "in and out" since then, per Marmol, before the outfielder landed on the IL on Saturday. He will be eligible for activation June 8, and it sounds as if Walker has a chance to return on that date or shortly after. With Walker shelved, Alec Burleson is making a third straight start in right field Sunday.
May 31 2025The Cardinals placed Walker on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left wrist inflammation, retroactive to Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker's wrist injury helps to explain why he was left out of the lineup Friday against Arizona. The severity of his injury is still unclear, so there's no telling if he might be able to return when eligible June 8. In the meantime, Ryan Vilade will come up from Triple-A Memphis to replenish St. Louis' outfield depth.
May 23 2025Walker is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker has now been out of the lineup each of the last four times the Cardinals have faced a right-hander. Alec Burleson is handling right field, Ivan Herrera is at designated hitter and Pedro Pages is doing the catching.
May 19 2025Walker is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals using Ivan Herrera mostly at designated hitter since his return from the injured list last week has affected Walker, as Alec Burleson has started in the outfield over Walker all three times the team has faced a righty during that span. Walker homered for the Cardinals' lone run in Saturday's win versus the Royals in his last start, but he's sporting just a .528 OPS on the season.
May 18 2025Walker is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will bow out of the lineup after starting in right field in each of St. Louis' previous three games and going 2-for-7 with a homer and two RBI during that span. With Walker on the bench Sunday, Lars Nootbaar is sliding over to right field while Alec Burleson is getting a start in left.
May 14 2025Walker is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will hit the bench after he started in right field and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and his third stolen base of the season in the Cardinals' 2-1 loss in Game 1. The 22-year-old is currently holding down a .184/.254/.248 slash line on the season, and his ongoing struggles at the dish are beginning to cost him playing time. He'll be on the bench for the fifth time in a 12-game stretch as the Cardinals wrap up their series in Philadelphia.
May 10 2025Walker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals will give Walker a day off Saturday after he went 1-for-8 with three RBI, two runs and five strikeouts across his last three games. Brendan Donovan will fill the vacant spot in the outfield, opening up second base for Nolan Gorman.
May 5 2025Walker is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will take a seat for the second time in three games, as he had previously sat out the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets. Dating back to April 15, Walker is slashing just .118/.167/.137 with a 31.5 percent strikeout rate, and his continuing struggles appear to be costing him some playing time.
May 4 2025Walker is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will take a seat for the early game to clear a spot in the lineup at designated hitter for Alec Burleson, one of three left-handed hitters the Cardinals will deploy at the top of the order to counter Mets right-hander Blade Tidwell. Expect Walker to check back into the starting nine for the second game of the day against Mets righty Tylor Megill.
May 2 2025Walker is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker's playing time has slipped a bit lately, as this is the third time he's been out of the lineup over the Cardinals last seven tilts. Lars Nootbaar has slid over to right field and Brendan Donovan is in left field Friday.
Apr 30 2025Walker is absent from the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker was going to be on the bench for Tuesday's contest before it was rained out, and he'll remain there for the first game of Wednesday's twin bill. Lars Nootbaar is shifting over to right field for the Cardinals, while Brendan Donovan is getting the start in left field.
Apr 19 2025Walker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will get a day to rest Saturday after making eight consecutive starts, going 6-for-32 with three RBI and three runs scored over that span. Brendan Donovan, Victor Scott and Lars Nootbaar will make up the Cardinals' outfield while Walker sits.
Apr 14 2025Walker went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker connected on a two-run missile in the eighth that traveled 112 mph off the bat to put the Cardinals ahead 7-0. It was his second home run and also his only other extra-base hit so far this season. The 24-year-old is slashing .275/.351/.392 with six RBI, five runs, two steals and a 5:16 BB:K in 57 plate appearances thus far. He's looked more comfortable at the dish and showed Sunday how hard he can hit the ball when making solid contact.
Apr 11 2025Walker is starting in right field and batting second in Friday's game versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has reportedly considered moving the slumping Willson Contreras down from the No. 2 spot in the batting order. Contreras is getting a day off Friday, but it's possible Walker will stick in the two hole after Contreras is back in action.
Apr 9 2025Walker is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker went 0-for-8 with five strikeouts in the first two games of the series, so he'll get a day off in Wednesday's matinee. Lars Nootbaar will shift over to right field for the Cardinals, while Brendan Donovan will play left field and Thomas Saggese will handle second base.
Apr 1 2025Walker went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After singling to plate a run in the second inning, Walker swatted a solo shot off Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks during the fourth frame. The former top prospect has now hit safely in each of his first four games and is slashing .429/.529/.643 through 17 plate appearances thus far this season. Walker is looking to settle into the major leagues in 2025 after looking overmatched at the dish in 2024 and spending the bulk of last year in the minor leagues.
Mar 30 2025Walker is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will receive his first day off after going 2-for-5 with two walks, a run and two caught stealings in the first two games of the season. Lars Nootbaar will shift to right field while Brendan Donovan mans left and Nolan Gorman starts at the keystone.
Mar 15 2025Walker (knee) will start in right field and bat sixth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Inflammation in Walker's left knee forced him out of the Cards' exhibition game March 5, and he has been sidelined ever since. After more than a week of rehab, he'll now return to competitive action before the end of the Grapefruit League schedule, keeping his availability for Opening Day intact. Walker has been a non-factor at the plate this spring, however, going just 2-for-14 with two RBI and eight strikeouts over six contests.
Mar 13 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Walker (knee) is tracking toward a return to the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker began a running progression earlier this week and has also taken batting practice and tracked flyballs as he works his way back from left knee inflammation. He has missed over a week of action, but as long as he returns Saturday as expected and doesn't have any setbacks, Walker should be fine for Opening Day.
Mar 12 2025Walker (knee) went through a running progression Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker is expected to progress to lateral movements next as he works his way back from left knee inflammation. A return to Grapefruit League action should come after that. Walker hasn't played since tweaking his knee March 4 but is expected to have enough time to ramp back up for Opening Day.
Mar 9 2025Walker (knee) progressed to hitting soft toss Saturday and is set to be re-evaluated Monday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nursing some inflammation in his left knee, Walker had taken dry swings Friday and has also played some catch. The young outfielder should be cleared to ramp up his activities if his evaluation Monday goes well. Walker is projected to be the Cardinals' primary right fielder this season.
Mar 7 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Walker (knee) was able to take some dry swings and play catch Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Marmol described Walker's progress two days after being diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee as "a little ahead of what I expected," adding that he's "super encouraged" with how the outfielder is feeling. Walker will be held out of Grapefruit League action for a few more days but is tracking toward avoiding a stint on the injured list.
Mar 5 2025Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Walker has been diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee following an MRI, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news is good, as Walker is not dealing with any structural damage after tweaking the knee when he stepped on a sprinkler head while pursuing a flyball during Grapefruit League play Tuesday. He will miss around a week of games in order to allow the knee to "calm down," per Marmol, but it doesn't sound as though Walker's Opening Day availability is in doubt.
Mar 4 2025Walker was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals in the third inning with a pain in his left knee, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker appeared to tweak his knee while chasing down a flyball in the second inning, as he was seen grimacing and grabbing at his leg after the play. He struck out in his lone plate appearance before exiting. Walker will be re-evaluated once the Cardinals return to their spring training complex.
Jan 20 2025Walker has been working with new Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown this offseason on rediscovering the swing he had prior to the 2024 season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Upon reviewing video from 2024 and comparing it to 2023, Walker and Brown noticed that the outfielder's hands were separating from his body too soon, while the balance in his lower half was also inconsistent as he gravitated toward a wider stance. The goal, per Walker, is to "hit line drives" and "drive the ball in the gap" instead of putting so much emphasis on lofting the ball in the air. Walker said he's "super-excited" with the early results of his swing changes and can't wait to test it out against live pitching. The Cardinals are committed to youth in 2025, which includes giving Walker a long leash in right field. The 22-year-old Walker slashed only .201/.253/.366 over 52 regular-season games with St. Louis in 2024 while spending a large chunk of the campaign in the minors.
Sep 21 2024Walker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Guardians in Saturday's 6-5 victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker opened the scoring in the contest with a two-run shot to left field in the fourth inning. The young outfielder has been productive of late, batting .269 (7-for-26) with three home runs and eight RBI over his past eight contests. Walker looks to be finishing 2024 on a strong note following a disappointing start to the season that resulted in him spending most of the campaign in the minors.
Sep 17 2024Walker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker has hit safely in four straight games, a span that includes two of his four homers this season. The outfielder has gone just 7-for-39 (.179) since opening September with a five-hit game. For the year, he's batting .190 with a .609 OPS, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored and one stolen base over 40 contests, though he's received ample playing time down the stretch since the Cardinals faded from the playoff race.
Sep 14 2024Walker went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old got the Cardinals on the board in the third inning by launching a hanging slurve from Jose Berrios over the fence in left-center field. Walker has hit all three of his homers in the majors this season in September, but since a 5-for-5 performance Sept. 1 against the Yankees, he's gone just 4-for-30 (.133) with a 1:12 BB:K.
Sep 13 2024Walker is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker made six straight starts in right field, but he'll get the night off Friday. During those six starts, Walker went 3-for-20 (.150) with a solo home run. Brendan Donovan, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar will fill the outfield from left to right Friday.
Sep 7 2024Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old accounted for the Cardinals' only offense when he took Troy Taylor deep in the seventh inning. Walker has two big-league homers this year, and both have come since he was called back up in late August. His 0:9 BB:K in six games since his promotion highlights how much work he needs to do to become a consistent fantasy asset, however.
Sep 4 2024Walker isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker will get a chance to clear his head Wednesday after going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the first two games of the series. His absence will move Alec Burleson into the outfield with Nolan Arenado serving as St. Louis' DH, opening up third base for Jose Fermin.
Sep 1 2024Walker went 5-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, four runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's win against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker did it all Sunday, going a perfect 5-for-5 and even stealing his first base of the season for good measure. Walker opened the scoring with an RBI-single in the second before slugging a two-run home run in the fifth to extend the Cardinals lead to five. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated on Friday that Walker will have an everyday spot in the lineup, and that will certainly be the case after today's performance. A former first-round pick, the 22-year-old Walker has undeniable upside but he has struggled in 2024, slashing .143/.218/.221 with zero home runs in 87 plate appearances before Sunday's explosion.
Aug 30 2024Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Walker will have an everyday spot in the lineup after being called up from Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old didn't see consistent playing time while up with the Cardinals in mid-August before being sent back to Triple-A, but he'll receive significant run down the stretch with Tommy Pham being designated for assignment. Walker has played in just 24 games this season after he posted a .276/.342/.445 slash line with 16 homers and seven steals in 117 contests as a rookie in 2023, and a strong finish to the campaign would set up the former top prospect nicely heading into 2025.
Aug 20 2024The Cardinals optioned Walker to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker was recalled early last week, but he was given only three starts in six games, with all of those coming against left-handers. He went just 1-for-11 over that stretch and is now headed back to Memphis, where he can receive regular reps again.
Aug 16 2024Walker will start in right field and bat seventh in Friday's game versus the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker is being used as the short side of a platoon in right field by the Cardinals, making both starts versus lefties and sitting out in two games against right-handers. Lars Nootbaar and Alec Burleson will begin Friday's contest on the bench.
Aug 14 2024Walker is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker started Monday versus a lefty in the Cardinals' first game since he was recalled from Triple-A Memphis. However, he's now been on the bench for two straight contests against right-handers, as the youngster is poised for a short-side platoon role for now. Lars Nootbaar will start in right field Wednesday.
Aug 12 2024The Cardinals recalled Walker from Triple-A Memphis on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Walker posted a pedestrian .747 OPS in 78 games with Memphis since being optioned to the minors April 24, he had finally found his footing lately, slashing .343/.400/.687 with five home runs over his last 75 plate appearances. Per Katie Woo of The Athletic, the Cardinals' initial plan is to use Walker mostly against left-handed pitching, although he could certainly play his way into starts versus righties, too. He will start in right field and bat seventh versus lefty Andrew Abbott and the Reds on Monday.
Apr 24 2024The Cardinals optioned Walker to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker has hit just .155/.239/.259 this season and was recently demoted to the eight spot in the Cardinals lineup. Rather than letting Walker continue to work through his struggles at the big-league level, the Cardinals have elected to have the 21-year-old do it in a lower-pressure situation at Memphis. Alec Burleson and Ivan Herrera could both see upticks in playing time while Walker is in the minors.
Apr 22 2024Walker is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Walker has now started just four of the Cardinals' last eight contests while he's produced a .164/.238/.273 slash line to startthe season. Lars Nootbaar will slide over to right field Monday while Alec Burleson receives a start in left as Walker retreats to the bench.