BREAKING NEWS: WVU Catcher Logan Sauve to Miss Remainder of 2025 Season Due to

BREAKING NEWS: WVU Catcher Logan Sauve to Miss Remainder of 2025 Season Due to Shoulder Injury

June 7, 2025 – Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University’s baseball team has been dealt a significant blow as standout catcher Logan Sauve will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury sustained during a recent series against Arizona.

Sauve, a key figure in the Mountaineers’ lineup, suffered the injury during a slide in Saturday’s game. Initially, it was speculated that his absence from Sunday’s lineup was a precautionary measure following the grueling 16-inning game on Friday. However, reports later confirmed that Sauve was sidelined due to shoulder inflammation resulting from the slide .(westvirginia.rivals.com, hailwv.com)

Head coach Steve Sabins expressed uncertainty regarding the severity of the injury immediately after the game, stating that further evaluation was necessary to determine the extent and potential recovery timeline . Subsequent assessments have now confirmed that Sauve will be unable to return to play this season.(sports.yahoo.com)

This development is a significant setback for the Mountaineers, who have relied heavily on Sauve’s contributions both offensively and defensively. Prior to his injury, Sauve was batting .308 with 14 RBIs, serving as a consistent presence in the heart of WVU’s batting order . His leadership and experience behind the plate have been invaluable, particularly in guiding the pitching staff through the season.(bluegoldsports.com, dominionpost.com)

In Sauve’s absence, freshman catcher Gavin Kelly has stepped up to fill the void. Kelly has demonstrated remarkable poise and skill, both defensively and at the plate. He has been effective in controlling the running game and has contributed offensively with a .314 batting average and 31 RBIs, ranking fifth on the team in that category .(wvsportsnation.com, hailwv.com)

The Mountaineers will need to rely on their depth and resilience as they navigate the remainder of the season without one of their key players. The coaching staff and team remain optimistic, focusing on the opportunities for other players to step up and contribute in Sauve’s absence.

As the team adjusts to this new challenge, fans and supporters will undoubtedly rally behind the Mountaineers, hoping for a strong finish to the season despite the adversity.