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Lance Lynn - S - Cardinals

Lance Lynn pitched six scoreless innings, striking out nine, in the Cardinals' 7-0 shutout of the Dodgers on Friday.

Lynn allowed two of the three hits surrendered by Cardinals pitching in the gem. He was removed after just 77 pitches, though there was no indication there was anything physically wrong with him. The Cardinals probably just wanted to give him a break with the game seemingly in hand.
May 25 - 1:24 AM
David Freese - 3B - Cardinals

David Freese returned to action on Friday went connected on a two-run homer and an RBI double against the Dodgers.

It was Freese's first game in five days because of a cut right thumb. He's gone 6-for-15 with two homers in his last four games, so it seems his long slump is over. Now if only he can stay in the lineup.
May 25 - 1:20 AM
Chris Carpenter - S - Cardinals

Chris Carpenter (shoulder, neck) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday.

The Cardinals are considering allowing Carpenter to throw to live hitters on Tuesday as the next step in his recovery. While he's far from a sure thing, it looks like he's making tangible progress toward joining the Cardinals' rotation. Assuming no setbacks, he could return around the end of June.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
May 24 - 8:49 PM
Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Oscar Taveras (ankle) has been doing running and agility drills and is expected to return to the starting lineup at Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

The Cardinals' top prospect has been sidelined since May 12 when he suffered the ankle injury while sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt. The Cardinals have opted to play it cautiously in with his recovery as to not risk further injury. He'll return to a stellar .311/.351/.480 line with four homers, 20 RBI and five steals through his first 31 games.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
May 24 - 8:38 PM
Oscar Taveras - OF - Cardinals

Cardinals prospect outfielder Oscar Taveras has been sidelined since leaving a game at Triple-A Memphis on May 12 with an ankle injury.

He suffered the injury while sliding into second base on a steal attempt. While there was no structural damage found, the organization has decided to play it very cautiously with their top prospect. He's hitting .317/.351/.480 with four homers, 20 RBI and five steals through his first 31 games. He's expected to reach the Cardinals at some point during the 2013 season and could be an impact addition in fantasy leagues.
Source: Joe Strauss on Twitter
May 24 - 8:15 PM
Jake Westbrook - S - Cardinals

Jake Wesbrook (elbow) played catch on flat ground on Friday.

The encouraging news is that he said his elbow felt fine afterwards. He attempted to throw a from a mound for the first time on Wednesday, but had to cut the session short after feeling lingering pain in his elbow. He's not on a specific throwing program at the moment, they'll continue to play it day-by-day based on how he's feeling. He's still not anywhere close to returning to the rotation.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
May 24 - 7:42 PM
Jake Westbrook - S - Cardinals

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Rick Hummel writes that Jake Westbrook (elbow) "does not seem to be seriously hurt but his rehabilitation program may be dialed back a little."

Westbrook tried throwing from a mound Wednesday for the first time since landing on the DL but had to stop after 20 pitches due to lingering pain in his right elbow. The Cardinals don't believe he has structural damage in the elbow, but clearly he's not ready to return anytime soon. It's not clear what the next step for the right-hander is.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 24 - 9:38 AM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Fernando Salas received a shot Thursday to help the inflammation in his right shoulder.

Salas doesn't have any structural damage, but the Cardinals will shut him down for a while and hope the shot helps to speed his recovery along. There's no timetable for his return.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 23 - 10:49 PM
Tyler Lyons - S - Cardinals

Tyler Lyons earned a win in his major league debut after allowing one run and four hits in seven innings Wednesday against the Padres.

Lyons struck out four and walked just one. He needed a mere 81 pitches to get through seven before turning the ball over to Trevor Rosenthal. Lyons doesn't have the best of stuff, but he's a strike-thrower with a very good team behind him, something that might give him a little value in NL-only leagues. He'll get the Royals in Kansas City next.
May 23 - 1:04 AM
Yadier Molina - C - Cardinals

Yadier Molina had four of the Cardinals' 14 hits in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Molina's sitting on just two homers after hitting 22 last year, but he's batting .333. Unfortunately, it's not leading too many RBI; most of his 21 came in April and he hasn't had a two-RBI game in four weeks.
May 23 - 12:59 AM
Jake Westbrook - S - Cardinals

Jake Westbrook had to stop his bullpen session Wednesday after 20 pitches due to pain in his right elbow.

Well, that's not good. Westbrook felt fine while playing catch, but this was the first time since landing on the disabled list that he tried to throw from a mound. The right-hander isn't sure what the next step is, but obviously he's not going to be back anytime soon.
Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter
May 22 - 8:09 PM
David Freese - 3B - Cardinals

David Freese (thumb) is out of the Cardinals' lineup again Wednesday.

He's now missed three straight games due to swelling around his right thumb where he needed three stitches for a small cut. The Cards are worried that cut could split open, so they're playing things cautiously. Freese could be back in there Friday after the off day Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at third again Wednesday, with Daniel Descalso covering second.
Related: Daniel Descalso
Source: MLBlogs.com
May 22 - 6:24 PM
Tyler Lyons - S - Cardinals

Cardinals purchased the contract of LHP Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis.

Lyons will take Jaime Garcia's place in the rotation and make the start Wednesday against the Padres. The 25-year-old southpaw owns a 4.47 ERA and 1.40 WHIP over eight starts this season in Triple-A and is only a band-aid until Jake Westbrook (elbow) is ready to return. He's unlikely to be fantasy relevant.
May 22 - 3:52 PM
Fernando Salas - R - Cardinals

Cardinals placed RHP Fernando Salas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with right shoulder irritation.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known, but the move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Tyler Lyons. Rookie right-hander Carlos Martinez could see an increased role during Salas' absence.
May 22 - 3:50 PM
Jaime Garcia - S - Cardinals

Jaime Garcia was diagnosed with a 30-40 percent tear of the labrum in his left shoulder.

Dr. James Andrews recommended surgery and reportedly expressed amazement that Garcia pitched as well as he did earlier this season under the circumstances. The Cardinals' team doctor will perform the shoulder procedure. It's safe to say that Garcia will not contribute in a meaningful way for the rest of the 2013 season.
Source: CBSSports.com
May 22 - 12:52 PM

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