Nolan Gorman’s starts could dip with Victor Scott as the Cardinals’ center fielder, per team updates, shifting lineup priorities for St. Louis.

Fantasy Impact

Scott’s center field role pushes Lars Nootbaar to left and Brendan Donovan to second, leaving Gorman to vie with Alec Burleson for DH reps, with a .553 spring OPS and last year’s .671 OPS. He’ll face righties some. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him cautiously, banking on limited pop in St. Louis’ 2025 lineup if he gets spot starts.

Nolan Gorman is out of both Cardinals’ split-squad lineups Friday due to illness, per team updates, aiming for a weekend return before spring ends.

Fantasy Impact

Gorman’s .585 OPS and 12:3 K:BB in 17 spring games, now paused by Friday’s illness, don’t shake his role as a regular versus righties for the Cardinals in 2025. The 24-year-old’s set to rebound. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his power for solid production against right-handed pitching in St. Louis’ lineup this season.

The Cardinals have optioned Nolan Gorman to Triple-A Memphis.

Fantasy Impact

Gorman has struggled at the plate this season and has just a .188 batting average over his last 15 games. The 24-year-old lefty will look to find his swing and consistency in Memphis. He will be replaced by Jose Fermin on the roster.

Nolan Gorman is in the starting lineup for the Cardinals Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gorman will start at second base and bat eighth against the Brewers. He is hitting .205, with 19 home runs, and 50 RBI this season.

Nolan Gorman is out of the starting lineup for the Cardinals Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Gorman will head to the bench with a lefty on the mound for the Dodgers. Brendan Donovan will start at second base and bat sixth.