Masyn Winn Out of Cardinals Lineup for Second Straight Game (Left Thumb)

Masyn Winn is not in the St. Louis Cardinals starting lineup for a second straight game, with a left thumb injury keeping the shortstop out, per Aaron Bracy of MLB.com.

The back-to-back absences make the situation worth monitoring, even if no timetable or diagnosis beyond the thumb injury has been reported. What remains unconfirmed is the severity of the injury, whether Winn is available off the bench, and when he might return to the lineup.

The broader picture

The Cardinals are navigating a stretch with several moving health pieces. JJ Wetherholt was hit by a pitch on the hamstring earlier in the week and was examined by training staff, though he stayed in that game. RHP Andre Pallante is on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Aug. 18. With Winn also absent, St. Louis is leaning on its depth across multiple spots.

Hunter Dobbins is starting on the mound tonight for St. Louis, per beat reporter Derrick Goold. No update on Winn's availability for this game has been reported beyond his absence from the starting lineup.