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Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar among Cardinals to have recent surgeries, team confirms Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

OCTOBER 18 • STLTODAY.COM

Undergoes sports hernia surgery Donovan underwent surgery Oct. 7 to repair a sports hernia, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Donovan had dealt with a nagging groin issue for much of the second half before eventually being shut down. Last week's operation should not affect his availability for the beginning of spring training, barring any setbacks. Donovan made his first All-Star team in 2025, finishing with a .287/.353/.422 batting line, 10 home runs and 32 doubles over 118 contests.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chaim Bloom is unsure of what Brendan Donovan's future looks like with the Cardinals Extension? Trade? Chaim Bloom isn't sure what Brendan Donovan's future will look like.

OCTOBER 10 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

The Marlins did it to the Mets again. That's not the only reason Miami can feel hopeful

Miami’s 4-0 victory over the Mets in the season finale kept them out of the playoffs — even though New York got the help it needed in the form of a Milwaukee win over Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Brendan Donovan is the perfect bridge for Cardinals' rebuild Fans are already saying goodbye to Brendan Donovan, but the Cardinals should be extending him to lead their rebuild

SEPTEMBER 28 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Busch leads Cubs against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch had four hits against the Cardinals on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Brendan Donovan best benefits Cardinals' rebuild efforts by staying with the club, Lynn Worthy writes Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

SEPTEMBER 27 • STLTODAY.COM

Worthy: Brendan Donovan best benefits Cardinals' rebuild efforts by staying with the club Can Donovan successfully surf from one wave of core players to the next wave? Or will he get caught somewhere in between?

SEPTEMBER 27 • STLTODAY.COM

Cubs face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Brendan Donovan likely shut down for season with setbacks | Sporting News The St. Louis Cardinals are officially out of playoff contention, which gave the team the green light to shut down All-Star utility man Bren...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Likely done for season Donovan is expected to play only in an emergency during the Cardinals' final series of the season against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports

Impact Donovan is banged up, tending to general soreness and a groin injury. Now that the Cardinals are eliminated from the postseason, the club will essentially shut Donovan down for the final few games. He's out of the lineup for Friday's series opener and isn't expected to appear in Saturday or Sunday's contests. While he's idle, look for Nolan Gorman or Jose Fermin to handle second base duties. Donovan will likely end the season slashing .287/.353/.422 with 10 home runs, 50 RBI and 64 runs in 515 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Friday Donovan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Donovan has been battling general soreness and a minor groin injury this week, and he'll get the day off Friday to rest. In his place, Nolan Gorman will bat fifth and play second base.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals take on the Giants after Donovan's 4-hit game

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants after Brendan Donovan had four hits against the Giants on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Four doubles in win Donovan went 4-for-5 with four doubles, one RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Giants.

Impact Donovan missed Monday's game due to groin tightness, but he was able to get cleared in time to play Tuesday. He played a vital role in the Cardinals' offense in this game with the quartet of two-baggers. He's up to 31 doubles on the year, which is three shy of his career-high total from 153 games last season. Donovan has added a .287/.354/.421 slash line with 10 home runs, 49 RBI, 63 runs scored and three stolen bases over 117 contests in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan's four-double game helps Cards avoid elimination SAN FRANCISCO -- What might go down as Brendan Donovan’s final hit of an All-Star season was one of the biggest ones of 2025 for a Cardinals...

SEPTEMBER 24 • MLB.COM

Burleson hits go-ahead single in 9th, Donovan adds career-best 4 doubles, Cardinals beat Giants 9-8

Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Late addition to lineup Donovan (groin) will start at second base and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Donovan was left off the first iteration of St. Louis' lineup Tuesday, but he's now been cleared to play after sitting out Monday's game with groin tightness. The 28-year-old has slashed .321/.367/.500 over 30 plate appearances since returning from the injured list Sept. 12.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to lineup Donovan (groin) will start at second base and bat leadoff Tuesday against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Donovan (groin) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Cardinals expected Donovan to return to the starting nine Tuesday after he was scratched Monday with a groin injury, but he'll instead take another day to recover while Jose Fermin starts at the keystone. With just five games left on the regular-season schedule and St. Louis flirting with elimination from postseason contention, the Cardinals may opt to shut Donovan down for the rest of the year if his condition doesn't improve soon.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back in lineup Tuesday Donovan (groin) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game in San Francisco, MLB.com reports.

Impact Donovan was a late scratch from Monday's lineup due to left groin tightness, which is the same injury he returned from earlier this month. Though it appears he's still not 100 percent, the Cardinals anticipate his absence lasting just one day. Donovan is 9-for-28 with one home run in six games since coming back from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Productive at a moment's notice, can Jose Fermin carve out a place in Cardinals' future? Utility fielder has two key doubles, both of veteran Justin Verlander, as a sub for Brendan Donovan to boost the Cardinals to a 6-5 victory...

SEPTEMBER 23 • STLTODAY.COM

Giants take home losing streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The San Francisco Giants play the St. Louis Cardinals looking to break a three-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Late scratch Monday Donovan is no longer in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Donovan was initially listed as the leadoff hitter and was set to man second base, but he's been removed a few hours before first pitch. The team has yet to disclose the reason for Donovan's absence. Jose Fermin will bat eighth and start at second base in Donovan's stead.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Sunday Donovan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Donovan will get the day off Sunday, opening up a start at second base for Jose Fermin. Since being reinstated from the injured list Sept. 12, Donovan is batting .321 with one home run, five runs and three RBI.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Sunday Donovan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Donovan will get the day off Sunday, opening up a start at second base for Jose Fermin. Donovan is 9-for-28 (.321) since being reinstated from the injured list Sept. 12.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Burleson hits go-ahead single in 9th, Donovan adds career-best 4 doubles, Cardinals beat Giants 9-8

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