Texas Rangers second basemen Marcus Semien jogs back to the dugout during the eight inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is looking on the bright side, after losing one of his top players to injury.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker was placed on the 10-day injury list Saturday due to left wrist inflammation. The move is retroactive to Thursday. Walker missed batting practice as well as Friday night's game against the Rangers before the team decided to make the move prior to Saturday's road game against Texas.

After five runs allowed by Matthew Liberatore and six combined allowed by rookies Gordon Graceffo and Matt Svanson, the Cardinals dropped their series opener to the Rangers 11-1.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers MLB game to be played on May 31, 2025 on ESPN.

Semien singled vs. Cardinals right-hander Matthew Liberato re to help start the Rangers’ four-run rally in the second inning and scored on right fielder Sam Haggerty’s two-run triple. extended the inning and helped turn the lineup over to bring up Haggerty.

The St. Louis Cardinals will likely entertain the idea of trading closer Ryan Helsley at the trade deadline this season. Helsley's on an expiring contract and relief pitchers often net huge hauls in return at the trade deadline,