Yadier Molina’s thumb injury less serious than St. Louis Cardinals feared
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is examined by a trainer after injuring his thumb while tagging out Cubs’ runner Anthony Rizzo at home plate.
All-Star catcher Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals has a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, and the Cardinals hope he might return during the regular season.
“I think this is sort of the best news we could hope for,” General Manager John Mozeliak said Monday.
Molina will be re-evaluated late this week or early next week.
The Cardinals also cleared right-hander Adam Wainwright for baseball activities after he made a rapid recovery from a torn left Achilles’ tendon, an injury suffered April 25. The two-time 20-game winner could help in the bullpen during the playoffs.
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Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers will need back surgery after the season, according to various media reports. The outfielder told reporters that, barring a setback, he would be back to full strength before next season.
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