Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan is not in the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday against the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Donovan hit a home run in Tuesday's loss against the Mets. Lars Nootbaar is moving over to left field in his absence.

In a tightly contested game that saw the St. Louis Cardinals fall to the Philadelphia Phillies with a final score of 4-3, Brendan Donovan made his presence felt by launching his second home run of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the loss, Donovan's performance at the plate was a silver lining for fantasy managers. Donovan continues to show signs of promise after posting a solo home run and a walk in four plate appearances. His season batting average sits at .256 through 12 games, with a .488 slugging percentage indicating his potential for significant fantasy impact.

Brendan Donovan is back in the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Miami Marlins Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Donovan returns after sitting out Thursday’s contest, batting leadoff and patrolling left field for manager Oliver Marmol against the Marlins Saturday.

Brendan Donovan was removed from Wednesday’s game after being hit by a pitch.

Fantasy Impact

Donovan was hit on his elbow in the eighth inning and was removed when the Cardinals’ came out of defense. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

Brendan Donovan went 3-for-4 with one home run, one double, two RBI, a walk, and three runs scored in the Cardinals’ win over the Padres Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Donovan tallied his first home run of the season on a two-run shot in the sixth inning. The versatile defender is hitting .250 with one home run and six RBI through 20 at-bats to kick off the season.