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Updates on Cardinals News: Moderated penalty for Willson Contreras, latest on Nolan Arenado's return

St. Louis Cardinals face a four-game absence for Willson Contreras, suspended for violent behavior towards a home plate umpire and bat-throwing incident; meanwhile, Nolan Arenado is on the brink of recovery from his shoulder injury.

Update on Cardinals Roster: Reduced Suspension for Willson Contreras, Anticipated Return of Nolan...
Update on Cardinals Roster: Reduced Suspension for Willson Contreras, Anticipated Return of Nolan Arenado

Updates on Cardinals News: Moderated penalty for Willson Contreras, latest on Nolan Arenado's return

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Update: Contreras Suspended, Arenado's Return Imminent

The St. Louis Cardinals have some exciting news for baseball fans as they prepare for a key stretch of games. After a brief absence, catcher Yohel Pozo has been activated from the injured list to replace the suspended Willson Contreras on the active roster.

Contreras initially received a six-game suspension from Major League Baseball for an incident during a game on August 25th, 2025. The suspension has since been reduced to four games, with the exact reasoning behind the reduction not disclosed. In the incident, Contreras' bat inadvertently hit Cardinals' hitting coach Brant Brown, contributing to the suspension.

Meanwhile, third baseman Nolan Arenado, who has been out of action since the trade deadline due to a shoulder issue, is expected to return to the Major League team for their next homestand next week. Arenado is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield next week, either on Tuesday or Wednesday. The author expresses a strong belief that Arenado's return to the Cardinals will mark the end of his tenure with the team.

There were speculations that Arenado would not return to the club this season, but the team has confirmed his return. After completing his rehab assignment, Arenado will rejoin the team for their next games. The exact date for Arenado's return has not been confirmed yet, but it is expected to be next week.

The Cardinals' position player group, including Contreras and Arenado, has been a key part of the team's success this season. With Contreras' suspension coming to an end and Arenado's return on the horizon, the team is poised to make a strong push towards the playoffs.

Stay tuned for more updates on the St. Louis Cardinals as they continue their quest for a World Series title.

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