Cardinals Key Player Officially Ruled Out for Opening Day Due to Unfortunate Injury

St. Louis Cardinals fans will have to wait for their top pitcher, Sonny Gray, to take the mound on Opening Day due to an unfortunate hamstring injury.

Despite this setback, there’s optimism surrounding Gray’s recovery, with recent updates indicating significant progress. Although Gray won’t be available for the season opener, there’s hope he may return during the team’s first road trip, avoiding an Injured List stint.

The Cardinals made significant additions to their starting rotation, including the signing of Gray, to bolster their pitching staff. Gray’s potential return later in the season’s first road trip would be a welcome development for St. Louis, which has high expectations for the 2024 season following a disappointing 2023 campaign. Gray’s health will be crucial for the Cardinals as they aim to compete in the National League Central.