Cardinals' Brendan Donovan Awaits MRI Results for Toe Injury

St. Louis Cardinals player Brendan Donovan has a sprained capsule in the joint of his left big toe, discovered after an MRI following discomfort that forced him to leave a game. While he is currently sidelined and not in the lineup, Donovan is showing signs of improvement and plans to play catch and take batting practice soon. The Cardinals expect to determine by Friday if he will require a stint on the injured list, though Donovan himself is optimistic about avoiding it. Donovan has been a key contributor this season, batting .310 with solid power and run production. Meanwhile, fellow player Noelvi Marte is targeting a rehab assignment around June 20 after an oblique injury and MRI clearance. Both players' recoveries are closely watched as their availability will impact the Cardinals' lineup moving forward.