Arenado's Injuries Complicate Cardinals' Playoff Push

Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman, has been managing both a right shoulder impingement and a sprained right index finger, causing him to miss multiple games recently. He returned to play after missing time for his shoulder but had to exit a game against the Braves after aggravating his finger injury. The Cardinals are considering resting Arenado through the All-Star break to avoid placing him on the injured list. With the trade deadline approaching and the team still in playoff contention, their handling of Arenado's injuries could affect key roster decisions. Fan debate continues over whether he should be placed on the IL to recover fully. Arenado's performance this season has been below his usual standard, hitting .248 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs in 81 games.