SEPTEMBER 17, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
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Dylan Carlson - Rehab assignment begins FridayCarlson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ImpactCarlson took swing this week and has been cleared to return to game action in the minors Friday. He's been on the injured list with a left thumb sprain since Sept. 7, and it seems likely that he'll rejoin the Cardinals following a brief rehab assignment.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Yadier Molina - Not starting FridayMolina isn't in the lineup Friday against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ImpactMolina started the last five games and went 2-for-18 with an RBI and two strikeouts. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Friday.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jose Barrero - Sits second straightBarrero isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against St. Louis.
ImpactBarrero currently has a .443 OPS during the month of September and Friday marks the fourth game in the past week that he will miss. His absence will cause many shifts in the Reds' defense -- Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop, moving Spencer Steer to third base, Donovan Solano to first, Jake Fraley to designated hitter, TJ Freidl to left field and giving Aristides Aquino a chance to start in right field, batting fifth.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Fernando Cruz - Opening Friday's gameCruz will work as the opener Friday against the Cardinals.
ImpactHe tossed 1.2 perfect innings with zero strikeouts as the opener Tuesday against the Pirates. Raynel Espinal or Reiver Sanmartin would be logical options to work as the primary pitcher.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Gammons: Before Albert Pujols even reached MLB, Mark McGwire knew he was Hall of Fame boundMcGwire is also enjoying seeing Aaron Judge near 60 homers. Some year “he may break Barry Bonds’ record of 73," McGwire said.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Nolan Arenado - Records fifth stealArenado went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Reds.
ImpactArenado has exactly one hit in each of his last five games, and he's added six RBI, a steal and two runs scored in that span. The third baseman is hitting a light .200 through 12 games in September, but that's done little damage to his season slash line of .298/.359/.550 through 133 contests. He's added 29 home runs, five steals, 96 RBI and 69 runs scored.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
