TOMMY EDMAN NEWS

Eyeing debut for next homestand President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Sunday in an interview with Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he expects Edman (wrist) to be reinstated from th...

Impact On the shelf all season while recovering from right wrist surgery in addition to being slowed down by a sprained ankle during his rehab program, Edman appeared in eight games as a designated hitter for the Cardinals' Double-A affiliate before he was traded to the Dodgers on July 29. Edman had taken part in workouts and simulated games in front of the Dodgers' coaching staff in the week and a half after his acquisition before he resumed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, when he started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored while playing six innings. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Edman would play primarily in center field during his rehab assignment, but the 29-year-old is also likely to get some exposure to the infield while with Oklahoma City. Edman may not unseat Andy Pages as the primary option in center field once activated, but he should find a regular spot in the lineup somewhere in the infield or outfield when the Dodgers face left-handed pitching.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resumes rehab stint Edman (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a run in a minor-league game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Impact Edman's previous rehab appearance had come July 28 when he was still in the Cardinals organization. The utility man was traded to Los Angeles on July 29, and the team waited until Edman was ready to play the field (he had been used exclusively at DH in his prior rehab assignment) before having him return to game action. Edman will presumably need several rehab appearances to get back up to speed, and when he joins Los Angeles he's expected to fill a versatile reserve role with potential work in both the infield and outfield.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment on tap Edman (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City during the weekend, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Edman is slated to play in a simulated game Thursday to test his wrist in the field, and he'll head back out on a rehab assignment if all goes well. The 29-year-old infielder is expected to remain in the minors for at least a week in what will be his third separate rehab stint of the year.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play field soon Manager Dave Roberts said that Edman (wrist) will play in a simulated game Thursday at Dodger Stadium before resuming his minor-league rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.

Impact Before the Dodgers acquired him Monday, Edman had two separate rehab stints with the Cardinals while working his way back from offseason right wrist surgery. He played in four games from July 9 through 14 at Double-A Springfield before being pulled off the assignment due to a sprained ankle, but he was cleared to resume game action with Springfield on July 24. He had served exclusively as a designated hitter for Springfield in his four games with the club before being traded to the Dodgers, but Roberts said that Edman will begin playing the field during his minor-league assignment if he checks out fine following Thursday's simulated game. Before the Dodgers activate Edman from the 60-day injured list, he'll likely need several games in the minors to regain his timing at the plate and get his feet wet at multiple positions. He's projected to serve as a super-utility player when the Dodgers are at full strength, though Edman could find a regular home at third base initially while Max Muncy's (oblique) return from the IL looks to be further away.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham as part of a 3-team trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have acquired right-hander Erick Fedde and outfielder Tommy Pham as part of a three-team trade that also moved hard-throwing reliever Michael Kopech to the...

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Dodgers Land Tommy Edman, Michael Kopech in Three-Team Trade Los Angeles completed a significant trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox on Monday.

JULY 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Los Angeles The Dodgers acquired Edman (wrist) on Monday as part of a three-team deal involving the Cardinals and White Sox, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Edman has resided on the Cardinals' injured list all season while he's experienced a slower-than-anticipated rehab from October surgery on his right wrist, but he had been in the midst of a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield and looked to be on the cusp of making his 2024 MLB debut prior to Monday's trade. Assuming he's ready for activation in the coming days, Edman will provide a banged-up Dodgers lineup with a some much-needed versatility, as he's capable of playing three infield spots as well as the outfield. Given his contact skills and speed, Edman could also be an option atop the batting order while Mookie Betts (hand) is on the shelf, though he's more likely to begin his Dodgers career at the bottom of the lineup. Expect Edman to take on a near-everyday role for the Dodgers whenever he's officially activated.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resuming rehab Wednesday Edman (wrist) is expected to resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Edman played four rehab games with Springfield from July 9-14 but has missed the last week of action due to lingering ankle soreness. He'll go through a workout Tuesday and, assuming all goes well, will return to game action Wednesday as Springfield's designated hitter. Edman has yet to play the field and will need to show he can do that at multiple positions with no concerns before he's ready for his season debut with the Cardinals. It seems at this point as though his absence could drag into August.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Moving through rehab assignment Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Sunday that Edman (wrist) will need to be ready to play all his defensive positions and have his proper timing at the plate before being activated f...

Impact The 29-year-old began a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield last week but has exclusively played at designated hitter in his four games. Edman has fared well enough at the plate with a .286 average but is without an extra-base hit. He has yet to see major-league action this season while recovering from offseason wrist surgery, and his rehab has been bumpy due to setbacks and other minor injuries. Given the length of the absence, Edman will likely need a couple weeks in the minors to get up to speed, putting him on track to return in late July or early August.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol confirmed Sunday that Edman (wrist) remains on track to begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Tuesday, John Denton of...

Impact Edman's surgically repaired right wrist apparently responded well to batting practice sessions in Springfield on Friday and Saturday, with the latter being a live session against rehabbing right-hander Riley O'Brien (forearm). Unless Edman experiences another setback with his wrist in the next day, he'll see his first game action of the season Tuesday. Edman will presumably remain on his rehab assignment throughout the week before the Cardinals reassess his status coming out of the All-Star break.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Taking BP with Double-A affiliate Edman (wrist) will take live batting practice on Friday and Saturday at Double-A Springfield, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact If that goes well, Edman should be cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Springfield. Edman was recently set back a few days by a sprained ankle, but that appears to be a non-issue now. The Cardinals had been hoping to get Edman back prior to the All-Star break, but it's possible the little hiccup with the ankle last week will convince the club to push Edman's return back until the start of the second half. He's been out all season while recovering from wrist surgery.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle injury not considered serious Manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that Edman (wrist) was able to field grounders again Friday without any problems with his sprained ankle, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Demo...

Impact Marmol added that Edman remains on track to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis sometime next week, barring any setbacks. The 29-year-old infielder has spent all season on the injured list, so an extended stint in the minors will likely be necessary, though it's still possible he'll be able to rejoin the big-league club before the All-Star break.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cards catcher Willson Contreras likely will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras likely will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins taking dry swings Edman (wrist) was scheduled to begin taking dry swings Monday and is expected to advance to tee work Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact His recovery from offseason surgery on his right wrist has put Edman on the shelf to begin the 2024 campaign, but he recently received clearance to begin ramping up his activity. While he's still in the early stages, Edman will at least start taking some cuts and making contact with baseballs beginning Tuesday. The 28-year-old should play close to every day for St. Louis once healthy after exceeding 500 plate appearances each of the last three years.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Edman ready to prove his versatility in '24 after injury JUPITER, Fla. -- Tommy Edman is one of the most versatile players on the Cardinals. He can hold his own at shortstop and second base. In fac...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Cardinals sign Edman to 2-year deal to avoid arbitration The St. Louis Cardinals announced Monday that they have agreed on a two-year (2024-25) contract with infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman, avoid...

JANUARY 22 • MLB.COM

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JANUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Adds another steal Edman went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Edman had multiple hits in six of his last nine games this season, picking up three steals while batting .371 (13-for-35) in that span. The utility man's production fell short of previous years in many areas, but his ability to seamlessly move between the middle infield and center field helped smooth things over in a difficult year for the Cardinals. He ends the campaign with a .248/.307/.399 slash line, 13 home runs, 27 steals in 31 attempts, 47 RBI and 69 runs scored across 137 contests.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers steal in win Edman went 2-for-5 with a walk, one stolen base and three runs scored in Saturday's 15-6 win over the Reds.

Impact Edman has hit well to close out the campaign, posting five multi-hit efforts over his last eight games. The utility man has maintained a .246/.305/.398 slash line through 136 contests. He's added 13 home runs, 26 steals, 47 RBI, 68 runs scored, 25 doubles and four triples. Edman's bat has been a bit subpar, but his defensive versatility has helped him maintain steady playing time for the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 13th homer Edman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact Just a few days after reaching the 25-steal milestone, Edman tied his career-high in home runs Tuesday with 13. The long ball was his first of September. During his last eight appearances, Edman is 9-for-31 (.290) with one RBI and three runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches 25-steal mark Edman went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact Edman entered Friday just 4-for-38 with one RBI over his previous nine games. The theft was his 25th of the year in 28 attempts, though it was also his first since Sept. 8. The utility man is up to a .241/.299/.390 slash line with 12 home runs, 46 RBI, 62 runs scored, 23 doubles and four triples through 129 contests. He should close out the year as the Cardinals' main second baseman with Nolan Gorman (hamstring) uncertain to return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Edman is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact Jose Fermin will start at second base and bat seventh for the Cardinals, who were officially eliminated from postseason contention Tuesday. Edman is slashing .242/.304/.274 in 69 plate appearances since the beginning of September.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Edman is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Baltimore.

Impact Richie Palacios is playing second base and Lars Nootbaar will patrol center field. Edman has gone 0-for-13 with four strikeouts over his last three games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm Saturday Edman went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Edman has hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games, going 16-for-49 (.327) in that span. The utility man has also shown little hesitation on the basepaths with seven steals over that span. Edman is seeing regular playing time between second base, shortstop and center field lately. He's at a .251/.314/.416 slash line with 12 home runs, 24 steals, 45 RBI and 62 runs scored across 119 contests.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE