CINCINNATI — Out of heightened concern for how medication he needs to combat a persisting stomach ailment might compromise his immune system, the Cardinals placed outfielder Dexter Fowler on the injured list and had him return to St. Louis to be away from the team.
“Given that we are in the COVID environment, we thought it would make sense to give him some time away,” said John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations. “Ultimately his health is what our biggest concern is.”
Fowler has been dealing with an illness and discomfort for several weeks, and he’s had to change his diet which also contributed to some fatigue, the team revealed.