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rink23 · 02-01-2026, 05:35 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed infielder Gustavo Melendez on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a torn abdominal muscle during an 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on May 23.
After a good start to his major league career, injuries have led to some major struggles for the 25-year-old Melendez.
And this season seems to be the latest.
In 34 games/33 starts this season, he has hit just .189 with two home runs and 12 RBIs.
Menchaca, 25, has spent this season at AAA Memphis, where in 27 games/21 starts he has hit just .164 with two homers and five RBIs.
But he did get some experience in the majors in 2032.
He played in 56 games/44 starts for the Cardinals and hit .244 with three home runs and 18 RBIs.
Menchaca also provides more than adequate defense at second base, third base and shortstop.

02-01-2026, 05:35 AM	#3596
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 24,136	Cards news: May 23 -- Abdominal injury will sideline Melendez, Menchaca called up from AAA The St. Louis Cardinals have placed infielder Gustavo Melendez on the 10-day injured list after he suffered a torn abdominal muscle during an 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on May 23. After a good start to his major league career, injuries have led to some major struggles for the 25-year-old Melendez. And this season seems to be the latest. In 34 games/33 starts this season, he has hit just .189 with two home runs and 12 RBIs. Menchaca, 25, has spent this season at AAA Memphis, where in 27 games/21 starts he has hit just .164 with two homers and five RBIs. But he did get some experience in the majors in 2032. He played in 56 games/44 starts for the Cardinals and hit .244 with three home runs and 18 RBIs. Menchaca also provides more than adequate defense at second base, third base and shortstop. Attached Images