The Jordan Walker saga is never ending. When he’s doubted, he bursts into tears; when he feels hot, he turns frigid again. Now he’s just plain injured, and it’s the latest chapter in Jordan Walker’s tortuous soap opera journey.
According to MLB.com St. Louis Cardinals beat reporter John Denton, Walker’s rehab plan was hampered after he had an injection in his right wrist. He noted that he will not be activated to the roster by Sunday, the first day he is eligible to return from the disabled list. Another blip in a player’s up-and-down MLB career with the Cardinals.
A week ago, Walker was in the midst of one of his best periods, guiding the Cardinals on an incredible run that puts them in wild card contention heading into the Midsummer Classic. Once his 10-day IL period is out, he’ll most certainly miss further time. Adversity, however, is something Walker is very familiar with. This is just another dramatic story from his professional life.
Can the St. Louis Cardinals survive stint without scorching hot Jordan Walker after latest injury update?
The St. Louis Cardinals now face the challenge of staying one of the league’s hottest teams without one of their top performers. Can they manage? Honestly, they don’t have much of a choice—but they should be alright.
As impressive as Walker has been, he’s also had his share of struggles, both this season and last. The Cardinals have already weathered his slumps, including a stint in the minors to help him regain form. It’s not unusual for the team to navigate such situations. What’s different this time is that his current absence comes during one of his most productive stretches—due to injury.
Will this significantly impact the Cardinals? Likely not. He’s been on the injured list for about a week, and while the team has gone 1-3 in that span, there’s no cause for panic. If anything, this gives John Mozeliak a clearer picture of the team’s needs heading into the trade deadline to keep them in the playoff hunt.
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Cardinals fans are no strangers to ups and downs with Walker. His young career has been marked by highs and lows as he’s grown into a key piece of the franchise. The recent injury update is a tough blow—he was playing his best ball of the year, and now his return has been pushed back.
If he comes back with the same fire he had before the injury, fans can relax. If not, just remember—you’ve been through this before, and it turned out fine. There’s every reason to believe it will again.