Cardinals Shortstop Masyn Winn Avoids Serious Injuries in Crash

Winn was involved in a single-car accident shortly after his walk-off hit against the Mets.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:22pm

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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was involved in a single-car accident on the highway near Busch Stadium shortly after Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. The 24-year-old player was examined at a nearby hospital and suffered no serious injuries, according to the team.

Why it matters

Winn is a rising star for the Cardinals, having won a Gold Glove in 2025. Any significant injury to a key player like Winn could have major implications for the team's performance and playoff hopes this season.

The details

Winn was alone in the vehicle when he hit a patch of wet pavement on Interstate 64, causing the accident. He was attended to by local police and Cardinals security and medical staff before being taken to the hospital, where he was examined and released with no serious injuries.

  • The accident occurred shortly after Winn's walk-off single gave the Cardinals a 2-1 win over the Mets in 11 innings on Wednesday afternoon.
  • The Cardinals are off on Thursday before starting a six-game road trip on Friday in Detroit.

The players

Masyn Winn

A 24-year-old shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals who was the 2025 Gold Glove winner and is a career .250 hitter with 26 home runs and 121 RBIs in 322 games since making his MLB debut in 2023.

St. Louis Cardinals

The professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri that plays in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“Masyn ... was attended to by local police and Cardinals security and medical staff. He was examined at a nearby hospital and suffered no serious injuries.”

— St. Louis Cardinals

What’s next

The Cardinals are off on Thursday before starting a six-game road trip on Friday in Detroit.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the risks professional athletes face, even outside of competition. While Winn avoided serious harm, it highlights the importance of player safety and the need for proper precautions to protect valuable team assets.