Prior to beginning a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol provided an update on leading hitter Brendan Donovan. The 28-year-old second baseman/left fielder remains out of the lineup after departing Tuesday's game with a sprained capsule in the joint of his left big toe.

While ranking among the top offense in Major League Baseball, the Cardinals rank within the top 10 for offensive production when trailing in a game.

Brendan Donovan, who is now dealing with a nagging injury issue of his own, made a bold prediction earlier this season when he saw Cardinals teammate and close friend Nolan Gorman get his 2025 season delayed briefly by a hamstring strain.

Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan Shares Major Injury Update After Blue Jays Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Understandably, Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan plans on staying in the lineup and avoiding the injured list.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Brendan Michael Donovan on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Three players with Alabama baseball roots appear on the ballot for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, with fan voting to select the starting lineups going on now. Colorado Rockies left fielder Jordan Beck (Hazel Green),