Cardinals' Masyn Winn sidelined with hip soreness

Rookie infielder says injury stems from overdoing swings, not car accident

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:58am

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St. Louis Cardinals rookie infielder Masyn Winn left the team's game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday with hip soreness and expects to miss at least Saturday's contest. Winn said the injury is not related to a recent car accident, but rather from 'overdoing' his swings at the plate in an effort to break out of a slump.

Why it matters

Winn is a highly touted prospect in the Cardinals' system, so any injury setback could impact his development and the team's plans for him this season. The Cardinals are also in a tight NL Central division race, so losing Winn's production, even temporarily, could be a blow to their playoff hopes.

The details

Winn, 22, said he felt the hip soreness during Friday's game against the Tigers and expects to miss at least one game as a result. He clarified that the injury is not related to a recent car accident, but rather from 'overdoing' his swings at the plate in an effort to break out of a slump. The Cardinals will likely take a cautious approach with Winn's recovery to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to the lineup.

  • Winn left the Cardinals' game against the Tigers on Friday with hip soreness.
  • Winn expects to miss at least Saturday's game due to the injury.

The players

Masyn Winn

A 22-year-old rookie infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals

A Major League Baseball team competing in the National League Central division.

Detroit Tigers

A Major League Baseball team that the Cardinals were playing against when Winn suffered the injury.

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What they’re saying

“I was just overdoing it a little bit, trying to get out of the slump. It's not from the car accident or anything like that.”

— Masyn Winn, Cardinals Infielder

What’s next

The Cardinals will likely take a cautious approach with Winn's recovery and provide updates on his status in the coming days.

The takeaway

This injury setback for the promising young Winn highlights the fine line players must walk between pushing themselves to break out of a slump and risking further injury. The Cardinals will need to carefully manage Winn's recovery to ensure he can return to the lineup without any lingering effects.