Yankees vs. Cardinals: Injury Updates and Key Matchups Ahead of Saturday’s Showdown at Yankee Stadium
In the second game of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees (79-56) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (67-68), Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET.
Hoping to find out who’s playing for the Yankees and the Cardinals? Keep reading for complete injury reports for both teams.
Yankees vs. Cardinals Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, August 31, 2024
- Game Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Yankees vs. Cardinals Injury News Today
Yankees’ Injuries
| Name | Status | Injury | 2024 Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | 60-Day Injury List | Wrist | .223 /.289 /.341, 8, 28 |
| Ian Hamilton | 60-Day Injury List | Lat | 0-1, 4.55 ERA, 9.1 K/9 |
| Luis Gil | 15-Day Injury List | Back | 12-6, 3.39 ERA, 10.4 K/9 |
| Jon Berti | 60-Day Injury List | Calf | .273 /.322 /.327, 1, 6 |
| Clarke Schmidt | 60-Day Injury List | Lat | 5-3, 2.52 ERA, 9.9 K/9 |
| Cody Poteet | 60-Day Injury List | Tricep | 3-0, 2.14 ERA, 5.6 K/9 |
| Jonathan Loaisiga | 60-Day Injury List | Elbow | 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6.8 K/9 |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injury List | Elbow | – |
| Lou Trivino | 60-Day Injury List | Elbow | – |
Cardinals’ Injuries
| Name | Status | Injury | 2024 Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Siani | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique | .256 /.297 /.325, 2, 18 |
| Willson Contreras | 10 Day Injury List | Finger | .262 /.380 /.468, 15, 36 |
| Lance Lynn | 15-Day Injury List | Knee | 6-4, 4.06 ERA, 8.2 K/9 |
| Steven Matz | 60-Day Injury List | Back | 1-2, 6.18 ERA, 5.5 K/9 |
| Keynan Middleton | 60-Day Injury List | Forearm | – |
| Drew Rom | 60-Day Injury List | Biceps | – |
The Yankees’ Latest Hitting Analysis
Over the previous ten games, New York has hit 21 homers.
The Yankees have slugged.469 with 34 extra-base hits (3.4 per game) in the past ten games.
New York has accumulated 77 hits (7.7 per game) and a batting average of.236 over the past ten games.
Aaron Judge leads the Yankees in runs batted in (12) and home runs (seven) during the last ten games. His batting average of.324 is also team-best.
In the last ten games, Gleyber Torres is batting.282, with two home runs, eight walks, and a double.
The Cardinals’ Latest Hitting Analysis
In the last ten games, St. Louis has hit seven home runs.
The Cardinals have a slugging record over their past ten games.28 extra-base hits in 404 innings.
St. Louis is batting.278 as a club with 9.7 hits per game over the previous ten games.
Over the past ten games, Nolan Arenado has hit.293 with two home runs and seven RBI, leading the team.
Over the last ten games, Masyn Winn is hitting.395 with two doubles, a home run, and three walks.
The starting pitcher for the Yankees
For the Yankees, Will Warren (0-2) will take the mound for his fifth start of the year.
In his final outing on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, the right-hander pitched three innings and gave up five earned runs on seven hits.
With four games played this season, the 25-year-old has a batting average against of.342 and an ERA of 9.68 with 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
The combined ERA of the Yankees’ pitchers over the last ten games is 3.26.
Over the last ten games, opposing hitters have jumped on New York’s pitchers for ten home runs.
The starting pitcher for the Cardinals
For the 26th time this season, Kyle Gibson gets the start for the Cardinals. Pitched 140 2/3 innings, he has a 4.54 ERA, 128 strikeouts, and a 7-6 record.
In his final outing on Monday against the San Diego Padres, the right-hander pitched 4 1/3 innings, giving up five hits and seven earned runs.
The 36-year-old has played in 25 games this season, giving up a batting average of.260 to opponents while compiling a 4.54 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
Pitchers for the Cardinals have a 3.94 ERA in the last ten games.
During the past ten games, St. Louis’ pitchers have given up ten home runs.
