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Cardinals' Masyn Winn Recounts Terrifying Car Accident
The Gold Glove shortstop was uninjured in the crash and returned to the lineup the following game.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:33pm
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A cubist interpretation of a Cardinals player sliding into a base, reflecting the fractured nature of Winn's car accident and the team's need to maintain stability amid potential injuries.Jefferson City TodaySt. Louis Cardinals star shortstop Masyn Winn was involved in a car accident on US-40 following his walk-off hit against the New York Mets on Wednesday. Winn hydroplaned and bounced off both barriers, but was not injured in the crash. Teammates Dustin May and Nolan Gorman were nearby and quickly called for help. Winn was back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
Why it matters
Winn is a key part of the Cardinals' young core and a Gold Glove-caliber defender, so any injury would have been a major blow to the team. The fact that he was able to return to the field just two days later is a relief for the Cardinals as they look to build on their strong start to the season.
The details
According to Winn, he was merging onto US-40 with Dustin May ahead of him and Nolan Gorman behind him. Winn was trying to get to the right lane to exit at Jefferson when he hydroplaned and bounced off both barriers. May called the trainers and Gorman called security, who then contacted the police.
- On Wednesday, Winn was involved in the car accident following the Cardinals' game against the New York Mets.
- On Thursday, Winn confirmed he was in good spirits and ready to get back on the field.
- On Friday, Winn returned to the lineup for the Cardinals' series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
The players
Masyn Winn
A 24-year-old shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals who won his first Gold Glove award last season.
Dustin May
A Cardinals teammate of Winn who was ahead of him in the car when the accident occurred.
Nolan Gorman
A Cardinals teammate of Winn who was behind him in the car when the accident occurred.
What they’re saying
“Masyn Winn said he was merging onto 40 on Wednesday afternoon with Dustin May ahead of him and Nolan Gorman behind him. He was trying to get right to get off at Jefferson, hydroplaned, bounced off both barriers.”
— Masyn Winn, Cardinals Shortstop
What’s next
The Cardinals will continue their series against the Detroit Tigers, with Winn expected to remain in the lineup after avoiding any serious injuries from the car accident.
The takeaway
Winn's quick return to the field after the car accident is a testament to his resilience and the Cardinals' good fortune that he did not suffer any major injuries. As a key part of the team's young core, Winn's health and availability will be crucial as the Cardinals look to build on their strong start to the season.
