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Wetherholt’s Wrist Threatens Cardinals’ Wild Card Push | St. Louis Cardinals News
JJ Wetherholt’s wrist pain is escalating, threatening his role as St. Louis’ key offensive spark — a critical blow for a Cardinals team clinging to a Wild Card shot with a 68-69 record and just 4.5 games separating them from the playoff picture. The young phenom, already tied for ninth in MLB with 4.4 WAR and a breakout season (17 HR, 48 RBI, .242 AVG), was rushed up to the majors early and has been a cornerstone of their offense. With the Cardinals on a seven-game losing streak and facing the Pirates, his health could be the difference between postseason dreams and another disappointing…
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