Cardinals' Jordan Walker Begins Rehab Assignment Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, who was placed on the injured list due to appendicitis, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis as soon as Saturday. Walker's appendicitis was caught early and treated with antibiotics, allowing him to avoid surgery and move toward a quicker return. He is eligible to come off the injured list starting July 2, and the Cardinals are optimistic he can rejoin the team then if he avoids setbacks. Prior to his recent appendicitis and left wrist inflammation, Walker showed promising performance improvements, slashing .278/.304/.407 since mid-May. The rehab assignment marks a significant step in his recovery and potential return to major league action. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol confirmed these updates, emphasizing Walker's progress and the team's plans for his return.