Cardinals Shortstop Masyn Winn Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch

Winn replaced by Thomas Saggese in the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Red Sox

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:54am

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In the top of the fifth inning of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was replaced by Thomas Saggese after being hit by a pitch on the knee earlier in the bottom of the third inning. Prior to exiting, Winn drew a walk and got hit by a pitch.

Why it matters

Winn is a key player for the Cardinals, so his potential injury could have a significant impact on the team's performance in the game and potentially the season. Injuries to star players are always closely watched by fans and the media.

The details

Winn was hit by a pitch on the knee in the bottom of the third inning. He remained in the game and drew a walk and was hit by another pitch before being replaced by Saggese in the top of the fifth.

  • In the bottom of the third inning, Winn was hit by a pitch on the knee.
  • In the top of the fifth inning, Winn was replaced by Thomas Saggese.

The players

Masyn Winn

The starting shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Thomas Saggese

The player who replaced Winn at shortstop for the Cardinals.

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What they’re saying

“Masyn Winn is out of the game after being hit by a pitch on the knee earlier. Saggese at short. Will update when we get it.”

— Jeff Jones, Reporter

What’s next

The Cardinals will provide an update on the severity of Winn's injury and his status for the rest of the game and upcoming games.

The takeaway

Injuries to key players like Masyn Winn can have a major impact on a team's performance, so the Cardinals will be closely monitoring his condition and providing updates to fans and the media.