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Jake Woodford - Expected to start ThursdayWoodford is expected to start Thursday against the Dodgers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

ImpactThe Cardinals are still officially listing Thursday's starter as "TBD," but it seems clear that Woodford will be the one to get the nod. Kwang Hyun Kim will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday, while Woodford took batting practice with the rest of the Cardinals' starting pitchers, indicating that he'll be stepping into Kim's spot in the rotation.

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Kwang-hyun Kim - Moving to bullpenKim will be available out of the bullpen starting Tuesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

ImpactKim has struggled in his last five appearances, allowing 12 runs in 15 innings while striking out nine and walking seven. Jake Woodford will step into the rotation in his place.

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Fabian Ardaya: Plan for Steven Souza Jr. is to play some... - The AthleticPlan for Steven Souza Jr. is to play some against left-handed pitching (which could mean some LF, with Chris Taylor moving to CF), and being...

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Max Muncy - Resting TuesdayMuncy will sit Tuesday against St. Louis, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

ImpactMuncy has been in a slump over his last 16 games, hitting .133/.212/.283 while striking out 30.3 percent of the time, well above the 18.2 percent strikeout rate he'd managed prior to that point. He'll rest against lefty J.A. Happ, with Albert Pujols starting at first base against his former team.

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Garrett Cleavinger - Oblique injury ends seasonCleavinger (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

ImpactThis effectively ends Cleavinger's season, as he last pitched Aug. 6. The move opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Steven Souza.

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Mookie Betts - Day off TuesdayBetts will sit Tuesday against the Cardinals, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

ImpactBetts has hit just .167/.333/.333 in 11 games since returning from a hip injury. He'll get a rest Tuesday while Steven Souza takes over in right field.

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Zach McKinstry - Demoted to Triple-AMcKinstry was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

ImpactHe has been up down between the majors and Triple-A a couple times over the month, but only has five MLB at-bats since July 27. Steven Souza's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

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