NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 03: Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals jogs around the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
In game one of the series, St. Louis picked up a huge 13-7 win, which was aided by an outpouring of scoring in the late innings and, very notably, Alec Burleson’s 3-home run performance.
However, for Tuesday’s game, Alec Burleson is not featured in the Cardinals lineup, which is a very interesting decision, especially given the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium.
Looking at the St. Louis Cardinals Lineup on Tuesday
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 03: Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Ron ‘pop’ Warner #75 after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Cardinals 8/4: “J. Wetherholt 2B J. Walker RF I. Herrera DH J. Fermín 3B N. Velázquez LF M. Winn SS B. Jordan 1B N. Church CF P. Pagés C H. Dobbins SP”
Alec Burleson had a monster performance on Monday, but is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game. He’s played in 112 games this season, so it’s not like he just doesn’t play against left-handed pitchers. The Yankees are rolling out Ryan Weather, which would actually be a favorable matchup for Burleson.
“Yesterday Alec Burleson was at 1.9 BWar, 2.0 FWar., and 122 WRC+. Today it is 2.3 BWar, 2.4 FWar, and a 129 WRC+. Sounds like a good day at the yard. And his savant page gets a little more red.”
It’s likely a scheduled day off for Burleson, but wouldn’t the Cardinals want to keep the hot bat in the order??
GettyTORONTO, ON – JULY 31: Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after walking in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 31, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
As mentioned, Alec Burleson has played 112 games this season.
Over 431 at-bats, he has 18 home runs, 27 doubles, a .288 average, and an OPS+ of 133 this season.
It’s another very quality campaign for Burleson, who was definitely somewhat snubbed from the All-Star Game.
He’s a lifetime .273 hitter with 66 home runs, 94 doubles, and 263 RBI in 526 total games played.
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The St. Louis Cardinals are currently taking on the New York Yankees in a three-game set (at Yankee Stadium). In game one of the series, St. Louis picked up a huge 13-7 win, which was aided by an outpouring of scoring in the late innings and, very notably, Alec Burleson’s 3-home run performance. However, for […]
St. Louis Cardinals’ Alec Burleson Decision Gets Attention Before Yankees Game