Categories: Sports

Adam Wainwright Returns from Covid IL

ADAM WAINWRIGHT RETURNS FROM COVID IL; OUTFIELDER AUSTIN DEAN OPTIONED TO MEMPHIS (AAA)

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 3, 2021 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’s series opener with the New York Mets that they have activated pitcher Adam Wainwright from the COVID-19 IL and optioned outfielder Austin Dean to Memphis (AAA).  Wainwright, who went on the IL on April 29, is set to make his sixth start of the season tonight, appearing in his 399th career game.

Wainwright (0-3, 4.08) is coming off the 25th complete game performance of his career on April 26, and is two strikeouts shy of 1,000 at Busch Stadium III.

Dean has appeared in 18 games to begin the season, with 11 of his 34 plate appearances coming as a pinch-hitter.  He has started four games this year, the last on April 20.

— STL —

Eugene Tierney

Recent Posts

The Fancestor: Fans of the San Francisco Giants

Baseball Prospectus writer Jon Hegglund joined The Fancestor podcast to reflect on his lifelong San…

9 hours ago

Bottle Logic Gold Squadron: A Beer Review

Gold Squadron is a German-style Pilsner produced by Bottle Logic Brewing in Anaheim, California. The…

1 day ago

Cardinals Care Awards $20,000 To Support Local Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, Cardinals Care, the charitable arm of the St. Louis Cardinals,…

1 day ago

Comic Book New Releases: 11/11/2026

The comic book slate for November 11, 2026, features high-profile debuts, crossovers, and ongoing series…

1 day ago

PULLEY To Drop New Music With ‘Rise of the Underdog’

Southern California punk band Pulley will mark 30 years since their debut album with a…

2 days ago

Pipeworks Brewing Ninja vs. Unicorn: A Beer Review

Pipeworks Brewing Company's Ninja vs. Unicorn is an iconic Midwest Double IPA known for balancing…

3 days ago

This website uses cookies.