St. Louis Cardinals

Ivan Herrera is not in the Cardinals’ starting lineup Thursday.

Fantasy Impact: Herrera will get a day off Thursday, with Pedro Pages getting the start at catcher and hitting eighth against the Brewers.

Drew Rom underwent arthroscopic surgery on his injured left shoulder last week. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The team is hopeful that because the operation was considered minor that Rom will be able to return before the end of the season.

Matthew Liberatore could be used out of the Cardinals’ bullpen this weekend, per manager Oliver Marmol. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Cardinals will have Liberatore ready to go in the event they need depth in the bullpen this weekend. If he does not pitch in this series, he is still a candidate to start next week.

Brendan Donovan is not in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Donovan hit a home run in Tuesday's loss against the Mets. Lars Nootbaar is moving over to left field in his absence.

Pedro Pages is in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Pages was called up from Triple-A with Willson Contreras landing on the injured list. He and Ivan Herrera are expected to see more playing time at catcher as a result.

Dylan Carlson is in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Carlson made his season debut on Sunday and is 0-for-8 since at the plate. He is starting in right field and hitting No. 6 in the lineup.

Masyn Winn is in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Winn gets the start at shortstop and is hitting No. 7 in the lineup. He is hitting .265 with seven RBI so far this season.

Brandon Crawford is not in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Crawford is hitting just 2-for-22 at the plate so far this season. Masyn Winn is starting at shortstop for St. Louis.

Nolan Gorman is not in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Gorman went hitless in four at-bats in Tuesday's loss against the Mets. He is hitting just .175 so far this season.

Paul Goldschmidt is not in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets. (Source: Katie Woo)

Fantasy Impact: Goldschmidt has been in a slump to start the season and the Cardinals are hoping a day or two off will help. Goldschmidt should be benched in most formats until he gets his swing right.

The Cardinals placed Willson Contreras on the 10-day injured list. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Contreras will need to undergo surgery and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks as a result. Pedro Pagès was recalled as the corresponding move.

Matt Carpenter (oblique) could remain with Triple-A Memphis through the weekend, per manager Oliver Marmol. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Cardinals are looking for Carpenter to get a few more games in after missing two early in his rehab assignment due to rainouts. He will likely be activated from the injured list next week.

Kyle Gibson delivered a middling performance, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was somewhat reflective of his season thus far, characterized by a decent but not overly impressive 3.68 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. His 6.8 K/9 continues to suggest limited strikeout upside, which caps his fantasy value primarily to deeper leagues or as a streaming option in favorable matchups. Gibson's performance today neither significantly boosts nor damages his fantasy stock, but it's clear that expectations should be tempered given the underlying metrics.

The Cardinals have moved Tommy Edman (wrist) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Edman continues to work his way back from offseason surgery on his wrist. The 28-year-old is continuing to work on his rehab and has yet to progress to full baseball activities. The move to the 60-day IL should not impact his timeline.

The Cardinals have placed Giovanny Gallegos on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gallegos has struggled in his last few outings, indicating that he could have been dealing with the shoulder injury for awhile. The team is brining up Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis to provide depth in the bullpen.

The Cardinals have selected the contract of Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old has a 1.38 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP in 13 innings with Triple-A Memphis. He will take the roster spot of Giovanny Gallegos, who was placed on the IL Monday.

Lars Nootbaar went 1-for-3 in the Cardinals' 5-1 loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: This performance is a continuation of what has been a challenging season for Nootbaar, who is now batting just .169 through 21 games. His lack of production across the board, with only one home run and a .240 wOBA, is concerning for fantasy managers. Given his current form, it might be wise to consider other outfield options, as Nootbaar's inability to contribute significantly in any statistical category diminishes his value in most fantasy formats. His low BABIP of .203 suggests some bad luck, but not enough to promise a significant turnaround soon.

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said Zack Thompson could be considered to start on Friday against the Brewers. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Marmol added that Thompson was not considered for Sunday's game as the team wanted him to work on specific things in a minor league start.

Lance Lynn struggled through five innings, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: This outing marked a slight deviation from his otherwise solid season, pushing his ERA up to 3.28 and WHIP to 1.40. Despite the rough start, Lynn's season-long metrics, including an 8.3 K/9 and a 2.06 strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest he can still be a valuable asset in fantasy rotations. However, his elevated 4.66 FIP indicates potential underlying issues that could affect his performance moving forward. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely for signs of improvement or further regression.

Nolan Arenado had a standout performance in the Cardinals' 6-5 loss to the White Sox, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored, while also drawing two walks.

Fantasy Impact: This game highlighted Arenado's ability to deliver power and precision, significantly boosting his season RBI count to 19 and his batting average to .296. His consistent contact and ability to get on base have been evident with a .331 wOBA, and today's multi-hit game should reassure fantasy managers about his value in lineups. Despite the team's loss, Arenado's individual performance remains a silver lining for fantasy managers looking for reliable third base production.