JJ Wetherholt Placed on Injured List, Impacting Rookie of the Year Race

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist tendinitis. This decision comes as the team faces challenges in their postseason pursuit.

Wetherholt had been experiencing discomfort for several weeks, which he attributed to heavy usage. He is scheduled to consult a specialist soon, hoping for a brief absence from the game. The Cardinals have struggled recently, losing eight of their last twelve games and currently sit behind three teams in the wild-card standings.

Wetherholt, who is seen as a frontrunner for the NL Rookie of the Year, has a batting average of .242 with 17 home runs and 14 stolen bases this season. His defensive skills are also noteworthy, ranking second in outs above average among all players. Should his injury sideline him for an extended period, other rookies like Stewart, Benge, and McLean may gain traction in the Rookie of the Year race.