Jordan Walker

Jordan Walker (knee) will start in right field and bat sixth in Saturday’s Grapefruit League game against Toronto, per team updates, after missing time since March 5 due to knee inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Walker, out since March 5 with left knee inflammation, rejoins the Cardinals lineup Saturday, securing his Opening Day readiness. His 2-for-14 spring clip with two RBI and eight strikeouts over six games lags, though. Fantasy managers can still bet on his upside as a young power bat if he heats up early in the season.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Jordan Walker (knee) is on track to rejoin the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays, per John Denton of MLB.com.

Fantasy Impact

Walker has been progressing well in his recovery from left knee inflammation, recently ramping up his running program while also taking batting practice and tracking flyballs. He has been sidelined for over a week, but if he returns as expected Saturday and avoids any setbacks, he should be ready for Opening Day.

Jordan Walker (knee) went through a running progression Tuesday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Walker, sidelined since tweaking his left knee March 4, moves to lateral work next—then Grapefruit League games—keeping him on track for Opening Day with his inflammation fading. Fantasy managers can count on his RF upside; he’s building back just in time.

Jordan Walker (knee) moved to hitting soft toss Saturday and is lined up for a Monday re-evaluation, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Walker, 22, battling left knee inflammation, took dry swings and played catch Friday—Monday’s check could greenlight more if all’s well, locking him in as St. Louis’ top right fielder for 2025. Fantasy managers can bank on his breakout potential; he’s trending toward Opening Day.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Jordan Walker (knee) managed dry swings and catch Friday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Two days after a left knee inflammation diagnosis, Marmol’s “super encouraged”—calling Walker’s progress ahead of pace—and while he’ll miss a few more Grapefruit League games, an IL start looks unlikely. Fantasy managers can bank on his breakout upside; he’s trending toward Opening Day readiness.