Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Ramon Urias, 31-year-old Cardinals third baseman, was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 5, 2026, due to right elbow lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). He had last played on May 3, going 0-for-2 against the Dodgers. As of May 16, Urias was undergoing reevaluation by a doctor and had progressed to on-field work, with potential clearance to ramp up activities pending the doctor's assessment. He is eligible to return but has no set timetable.
Strengths
- + Veteran infielder with solid career track record (.254 career average)
- + Won AL Gold Glove at third base in 2022
- + Strong playoff performance (.333 in 3 playoff games)
- + Progressing well in rehabilitation with on-field work
- + Recently signed by Cardinals as free agent (Feb 21, 2026)
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 10-day IL with tennis elbow
- - Poor offensive performance before injury (.158 BA, 9-for-57 in 25 games)
- - Only 2 HRs and 5 RBIs in 25 games to date
- - Age 31 with potential durability concerns
- - No clear return timetable established
- - Elbow injury could impact throwing and batting mechanics
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Right elbow lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) - placed on 10-day IL on May 5, 2026; undergoing reevaluation as of May 16 with progression to on-field work
About
Ramón Urias is a third baseman for the St Louis Cardinals.
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