Cardinals' Masyn Winn Safe After Scary Car Accident

Shortstop suffered no serious injuries following single-car crash after walk-off win.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:18am

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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was involved in a single-car accident on Interstate 64/40 on Wednesday night due to wet pavement, but the team reported that he suffered no serious injuries and was examined at a nearby hospital before being released.

Why it matters

Winn is considered a rising star and a key part of the Cardinals' future, so any incident involving him is of major concern to the team and its fans. The fact that he emerged unharmed is a huge relief, as car accidents can often have devastating consequences for professional athletes.

The details

According to the Cardinals' statement, Winn was alone in the vehicle at the time of the accident. He was attended to by local police and Cardinals security and medical staff before being taken to the hospital for evaluation. The team said Winn was examined and released with no serious injuries.

  • The accident occurred on Wednesday evening, shortly after Winn had delivered a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 11th inning to secure a series win for the Cardinals over the New York Mets at Busch Stadium.
  • The Cardinals have an off-day on Thursday before traveling to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers.

The players

Masyn Winn

A rising star shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals who was involved in a single-car accident on Wednesday night but suffered no serious injuries.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Major League Baseball team that Masyn Winn plays for, who issued a statement confirming his safety following the accident.

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What they’re saying

“Following today's game, Masyn Winn was involved in a single-car accident on Int 64/40 due to wet pavement. Masyn, who was alone in the vehicle, was attended to by local police and Cardinals security and medical staff. He was examined at nearby hospital and suffered no serious injuries.We are grateful that he is ok, and thank the first responders in our community who helped Masyn tonight.”

— St. Louis Cardinals

What’s next

The Cardinals will continue to monitor Winn's condition and provide updates as needed. He is expected to rejoin the team for their upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the risks professional athletes face on and off the field, but the Cardinals' quick response and Winn's apparent good health are positive signs that he will be able to return to the field soon and continue his promising career.