Cardinals rookie Baez lands on IL with left oblique strain
Joshua Baez's promising debut with St. Louis is cut short after the outfield prospect is sidelined by a left oblique injury.
Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has been placed on the injured list due to a left oblique strain. The move ends what had been a notable debut stint for the rookie. Oblique injuries typically require several weeks of recovery, making his return timeline uncertain. St. Louis will need to adjust its roster accordingly.
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