Rookie infielder felt increased inflammation and pain in the tendon along his right wrist, and he'll miss at least 10 days. But he's already eligible for top defensive honor.
The Cardinals drew within one run of the Pirates with a two-run seventh inning on Sunday at Busch Stadium, but could not produce much after that in a 5-4 loss.
Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. says chasing 'two-month hopeful' at the deadline is not the team's model during news conference to announce promotions for club leaders.
Lars Nootbaar returns from the injured list and Cardinals combine for nine walks and 10 runs to complete a 10-3 win over the Reds on Friday at Busch Stadium.
With a splotch of mud awaiting his sliding arrival at third, Nolan Gorman raced for his first triple of spring, the first of his two extra-base hits of his afternoon.
One of the guest instructors visiting spring this year, former Gold Glove-winning infielder came with an assignment, and he studied up to help top prospect.
