Cardinals Place Victor Scott II on Injured List Ahead Yankees Series Finale

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed 24-year-old centerfielder Victor Scott II on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain sustained while attempting to rob a home run from Aaron Judge during a game against the New York Yankees. Despite the injury, Scott initially remained in the game but was removed in the sixth inning, with an MRI scheduled to assess the severity of his ankle. Scott has been a key defensive player and a prolific base stealer this season, though his offensive stats have been modest. To fill his roster spot, the Cardinals called up 25-year-old Nathan Church from Triple-A Memphis, who is expected to make his MLB debut and primarily play center field. This injury adds to the Cardinals' ongoing lineup challenges, as other players like Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras are also sidelined with injuries. The team aims to evaluate its roster options for the 2026 season amid these setbacks.