The Cardinals won the series against the Mets on Wednesday, but the fans’ celebration was short-lived as their shortstop, Masyn Winn, was involved in a car crash just after the game. He hit the game-winning hit against the Mets and was driving the car alone, as reported by the police. It was a scary moment for the clubhouse and the fans. However, fortunately, the injury was not major, and Winn is reportedly fine now. The question, though, is when he will return to the field.
“Following today’s game, Masyn Winn was involved in a single-car accident on Int 64/Hwy 40 due to wet pavement. Masyn, who was alone in the vehicle, was attended to by local police, Cardinals security, and medical staff. He was examined at a nearby hospital and suffered no serious injuries. We are grateful that he is OK, and thank the first responders in our community who helped Masyn tonight.” STL Sports anchor Tamar Sher quoted the Cardinals’ official statement about the accident.
Reportedly, after the game, Winn was driving his car along Interstate 64 near St. Louis. The initial reports ruled wet pavement as the cause of the crash. Help came in quick time, and Winn was rescued by the local police, the Cardinals’ security, and medical staff.
Masyn Winn was involved in a car accident after tonight’s walk-off win. Here’s the #stlcards statement:
Following today’s game, Masyn Winn was involved in a single-car accident on Int 64/Hwy 40 due to wet pavement.
Masyn, who was alone in the vehicle, was attended to by local…
— Tamar Sher (@tamar_sher) April 2, 2026
He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, and no serious injuries were detected; he was later released. So, surely the first responders deserve the credit here for timely assistance to Winn.
The Cardinals’ next game is against the Tigers on Friday, and it is uncertain whether Winn will play the game. The team management will surely monitor his mental and physical readiness following the crash. So despite coming out unhurt, Winn might need some recovery time, and fans’ prayers are pouring in over social media to get him back as soon as possible.
The 24-year-old Gold Glove winner is an important weapon in the Cardinals’ arsenal. Despite his torn meniscus that that sidelined him in September last year, Winn scored nine homers at .253.
More than that, his defense was what made the difference last year for the Cardinals. For reference, Winn committed 18 errors in 2024, but in the next season, it came down to only three from 129 games.
That closed his fielding percentage in 2025 to an impressive .994! Additionally, Masyn Winn also had an incredible 21 OAA last year, which ranked second only to Bobby Witt Jr.
So, while the Cardinals missed Winn’s defense after September last year, they were just able to avoid a disaster now by a whisker. Even though Winn has started the 2026 season slowly with a batting average of .160, his game-winning hit against the Mets in the 11th inning proved his worth. Since the Cardinals tied the score 1-1 in the sixth with a Nolan Gorman RBI, the game went deep to 11th.
With two outs and a runner on third, Winn lofted a blooper off Mets’ Tobias Myers to the right. The ball dropped in, and the Cardinals’ runner, JJ Wetherholt, crossed home plate. The Cardinals won, and Winn’s ice-cold look, chewing a gum, was an assurance for the fans, only to be struck with unfortunate news hours later.
Now that Winn might need some time to recover from the trauma, fans are flooding social media, praying for his health.
Prayers pour in for the Cardinals’ shortstop
It’s pure luck and a miracle that Winn came out unhurt from the accident. “Thank you, Jesus!” One fan said. “Omg, so glad he’s okay. How scary,” another added.
The car reportedly skidded due to wet pavement. And, likely, the speed was not high at that moment, which caused no serious injury. However, while fans are glad and thanking the lord for keeping Winn safe, the first responders deserve the praise as well. While more details about the incident are yet to be reported, it is still their immediate support that helped the Cardinals’ shortstop get the treatment fast.
Still, the accident was scary, and if Winn takes some time to get back to the field, it would be only due to the trauma associated with it.
“Life happens scarily fast…one moment you’re celebrating with the boys and then the next you’re involved in a car accident. Thank God he was able to walk away from this okay,” another user remarked.
Just a few hours before, Winn took the winning hit and casually went inside the players’ huddle, celebrating the win. The entire Busch Stadium was lively as the players surrounded Winn. So, no one in their dream would have expected such an upcoming disaster, and it all happened quickly. The game ended in the evening, Winn’s accident happened a few hours later, and by night, he was even released after treatment. “Scarily fast,” one fan noted.
“Was this an evil April Fool’s post?” one fan asks. Everyone would’ve hoped for that. But it happened, and fortunately, everything has been positive till now. “I’m glad that Masyn is ok,” another added.
We can all breathe a sigh of relief that Winn is fine at the end of the day. It’s just now waiting for him to get back to the field and do what he does best.
