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2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Odds: McGonigle, Stewart Favored

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2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Odds: McGonigle, Stewart Favored

How JJ Wetherholt's second base defense with Cardinals is even better than you think | Sporting News Wetherholt is a Gold Glove Award candidate for the Cardinals.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

JJ Wetherholt's NL Rookie of the Year Case vs. Sal Stewart Examined The St. Louis Cardinals rookie phenom has a little over a week to prove he should be the 2026 NL Rookie of the Year.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

JJ Wetherholt's return gives the Cardinals rookie one last shot at major award As the 2026 season heads to an end for the St. Louis Cardinals, there is some positive news for the last 10 games of the season. After missi...

5 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

JJ Wetherholt's return coincides with obvious offseason preparation from Cardinals The prodigal son returns.

5 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Cardinals activate rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from injured list

St. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list Wednesday morning before the Cardinals met the San Francisco Giants

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cards activate Wetherholt from IL; Strzelecki, Urías DFA'd The Cardinals activated second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list before their finale against the Giants on Wednesday aftern...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Activated from 10-day IL The Cardinals activated Wetherholt (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Wetherholt was scheduled to go through a full pregame workout Tuesday, and he came out of it with no concerns to clear the way for his return. The rookie infielder has been sidelined since late August with right wrist tendinitis.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Going through full workout Tuesday Wetherholt (wrist) will hit off a pitching machine Monday before going through a full pregame workout Tuesday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wetherholt is feeling better as he works his way back from right wrist tendinitis, and his next steps will be determined based on how he comes out of Tuesday's workout. The rookie infielder previously set a goal of returning during the Cardinals' final homestand of the season, which concludes Sunday. Wetherholt still has a chance to reach that goal, but more will be known about his timeline following Tuesday's workout.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals get promising JJ Wetherholt injury news before Giants series | Sporting News The Cardinals could get their second baseman back this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What Is the Timeline on JJ Wetherholt's Return for Cardinals? The St. Louis Cardinals phenom is nearing his big return with the 2026 season winding down.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Cardinals Gold Glover on Thin Ice as JJ Wetherholt Nears Return The St. Louis Cardinals are going to have a decision to make when JJ Wetherholt returns.

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

What to do With Thomas Saggese After JJ Wetherholt Returns What should the St. Louis Cardinals do with Thomas Saggese now that Masyn Winn is back and JJ Wetherholt is on the way?

SEPTEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Great News for JJ Wetherholt, St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals could have the rookie phenom back in the near future.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt predicted to win MLB award, but not Rookie of the Year | Sporting News This award for Wetherholt should not be up for debate.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Aiming for return on homestand Wetherholt (wrist) took swings at Oracle Park on Monday and is aiming to be activated from the 10-day injured list during the Cardinals' upcoming homestand, Derrick Goold of the St...

Impact Wetherholt was shut down for three days after being administered an anti-inflammatory shot to combat right wrist tendinitis. He's since been cleared to ramp up baseball activities. The rookie infielder could be ready to return as soon as Friday when the Cardinals return home to host the White Sox, though it will depend on how Wetherholt's wrist responds.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Masyn Winn Injury Update Provides Good News Before Series Vs. Rockies St. Louis Cardinals star rookie JJ Wetherholt is still on the injured list due to a wrist ailment, but the team could be getting back his do...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Stewart a lock for NL Rookie of the Year? The numbers back it up With September baseball still left to play, Sal Stewart has suddenly run away with the National League Rookie of the Year Award. The 22-year...

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLB.COM

JJ Wetherholt May Have Lost NL Rookie Of The Year, Chance At Cardinals History St. Louis Cardinals middle infielder JJ Wetherholt has looked like the NL Rookie of the Year frontrunner for much of the 2026 MLB season. A...

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

JJ Wetherholt Seeks Second Opinion, Next Steps for Cardinals Star The St. Louis Cardinals infielder is on the Injured List due to a wrist injury.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

Cardinals handling of JJ Wetherholt injury highlights frustrating disconnect Something has to change...right?

SEPTEMBER 2 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Gets cortisone shot for injured wrist Wetherholt was given a cortisone injection Tuesday to combat tendinitis in his right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wetherholt will rest for 72 hours to wait for the shot to take effect, and after that he will aim to re-incorporate baseball activities. The rookie infielder is with the Cardinals on their road trip and is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list on the final day of that trip Sept. 9. Wetherholt could be activated on that date, but it will depend on how his wrist responds.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Getting wrist examined by specialist Wetherholt will have his injured right wrist examined by a specialist in Arizona early this week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wetherholt has dealt with discomfort in his wrist for the past month, and he was finally placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after the pain had become "pretty, pretty bad" in recent days, per the infielder. He's been diagnosed with tendinitis, and a plan for treatment will be mapped out during his early-week exam. The Cardinals expect Wetherholt to return sometime in September, but more clarity regarding a timetable could be available later this week.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Is the NL Rookie of the Year race over? JJ Wetherholt's injury doesn't help If St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt and Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart’s summers are a preview of the future, then th...

AUGUST 31 • FANSIDED.COM

Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homer in Pirates' 5-4 win over Cardinals

Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

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