Alec Burleson
Breakdown
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June 30, 2026
Sitting against left-hander
Burleson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Atlanta.
Analysis
Burleson was hitless in the Cardinals' last series versus the Marlins and the left-handed batter is slashing only .183/.212/.237 versus southpaws this season, so he will take a seat as Atlanta sends lefty Martin Perez to the bump. It's the second straight time that Burleson has been absent from the lineup against a left-hander. Blaze Jordan will slide over to first base, and Jose Fermin will handle third base.
June 24, 2026
On bench against lefty
Burleson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Burleson started against Arizona lefty Eduardo Rodriguez in Tuesday's 4-3 loss, but the first baseman will retreat to the bench Wednesday while the Diamondbacks send a second straight lefty (Mitch Bratt) to the bump. Blaze Jordan will take Burleson's spot in the field and will bat eighth.