ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Dakota Hudson - Builds up to four rehab innings Hudson (elbow) worked up to four innings and 46 pitches in his most recent rehab start for Double-A Springfield on Tuesday, the team's official site reports.

Impact The right-hander's remarkable road to recovery continued without a hitch in that outing, one in which Hudson was able to scatter four hits and a walk while only allowing a pair of unearned runs. Hudson's velocity, feel and spin rates have all reportedly been solid through his first three rehab appearances, and he'll next take the hill for Springfield on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. McFarland - Sees scoreless streak snapped McFarland (3-1) allowed two earned runs on two hits over one inning to take the loss against the Reds on Friday.

Impact Just 24 hours after extending his scoreless streak to 18 appearances while garnering his seventh hold in a win over the Dodgers, McFarland saw his run come to an end and took his first loss of the season in the process. The left-hander was only able to retire one of the first four batters he faced in the ninth inning, failing to preserve a 2-2 tie and allowing the game's final two runs. Despite the stumble, McFarland should continue to see his fair share of hold opportunities over the balance of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Reyes - New role considered transitional Reyes, who earned his sixth win in his most recent appearance Thursday versus the Dodgers with two scoreless innings, will be utilized as a multi-inning reliever for the remainder...

Impact Reyes was essentially bounced from closer duties after a rough patch in August, but the shift to more of a long-relief is part of a longer-term plan anyhow. The team believes it can begin laying the groundwork for Reyes to build back up to a starter's workload through the bullpen before he heads into an offseason regimen tailored to that same goal. Reyes looked comfortable in Thursday's victory after allowing home runs in back-to-back appearances, as he surrendered just one hit and no walks while recording two strikeouts over his pair of frames.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds tag McFarland for two in ninth and win series opener vs. Cardinals, 4-2 ST. LOUIS — Cardinals relievers Luis Garcia (22 innings) and T.J. McFarland (18 1/3) boasted the two longest current scoreless streaks for m...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Barrero, Reds score two in ninth, beat Cardinals 4-2

Jose Barrero made the most of an unexpected start by doubling in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodford pitches way into starting spot ST. LOUIS -- There was a telling moment in Thursday’s series finale win over the Dodgers that showed Cardinals manager Mike Shildt a lot abo...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Jack Flaherty - Unlikely to return as starter Flaherty (shoulder) is not expected to have time to return as a starter this season but still has time to return in a bullpen role, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat repor...

Impact Flaherty has been out for over two weeks with a strained right shoulder. He resumed playing catch Sunday and is expected to return to mound work next Thursday, but that's unlikely to leave him with enough time to build up to a starter's workload. How much the Cardinals elect to push Flaherty could depend in part on their playoff prospects. They currently sit three games behind the Padres for the second Wild Card spot.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Miller - Expected back Saturday Miller (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Miller has missed nearly a month with a nerve issue in his right elbow. He allowed a run in both of his rehab appearances but is nonetheless considered ready to go. With a 7.80 ERA in 15 major-league innings this season, he's unlikely to receive high-leverage opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edmundo Sosa - Battling wrist pain Sosa is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds due to pain in his left wrist, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Sosa suffered the injury while attempting a diving play Wednesday. He didn't play play Thursday and won't start Friday, but he's merely considered day-to-day, so it's possible he returns to the lineup before too long. Paul DeJong will remain the starter at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ghiroli: Yadier Molina will get his farewell tour with the Cardinals next season. He's earned every bit of it Molina, who recently signed a one-year extension for what will be his final season, is the longest-tenured active MLB player with one team.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Reds

The Reds will start Tyler Mahle on Friday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Jon Lester

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Angels' dual threat Ohtani starts at Astros

Big league home run leader Shohei Ohtani is unbeaten in his last 13 starts going into this outing for the Los Angeles Angels against the AL West-leading Astros in Houston

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giovanny Gallegos - Collects sixth save Gallegos earned the save against the Dodgers on Thursday by tossing a perfect inning with two strikeouts.

Impact It was the second save in as many games for Gallegos, who seems to have taken over ninth-inning duties over Alex Reyes. The right-hander caused Cody Bellinger to fly out before punching out Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, protecting a one-run lead in the process. Gallegos now has six saves to his name to go with a 3.38 ERA and 0.88 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler O'Neill - Homers again O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact The 26-year-old swatted his second homer in as many games with a go-ahead shot against Phil Bickford in the fifth inning. O'Neill has tallied a career-high 25 long balls in what's turned into a breakout campaign. Overall this year, he's batting .278/.350/.529 with 22 doubles and 11 stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Woodford - Pitches well in no-decision Woodford gave up one run on three hits and a pair of walks while striking out three across four innings during Thursday's win over the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Woodford held his own against a volatile Dodgers lineup with his only blemish of the day coming from an RBI single by Trea Turner in the third. With his successful outing, the right-hander is expected to remain in the rotation for at least another turn, which tentatively lines up for next week against the Mets in New York. Across 22 games (four starts) this season, Woodford has compiled a 4.28 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallegos cinches second consecutive one-run save as Cardinals split series, win 2-1 vs. Dodgers The wins the Cardinals wanted to get to remain relevant in the wild-card race came only because Giovanny Gallegos has regained the form they...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • SACBEE.COM

O'Neill homers, Cards win 2-1 to salvage split with Dodgers

Tyler O’Neill hit a tiebreaking homer, Cardinals relievers combined for five scoreless innings, and St. Louis salvaged a split of its four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodge...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Carlos Martínez - Plays catch Martinez (thumb) played catch on the field Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Martinez is considered unlikely to return before the end of the season, though he's not yet been completely ruled out. The fact that he's throwing in some capacity is certainly a positive sign, but he's still several steps from getting back into game action and doesn't seem to have the time to complete those steps before the campaign ends.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edmundo Sosa - Heads back to bench Sosa will sit Thursday against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Sosa had been moving ahead of the struggling Paul DeJong on the depth chart, though it's now been DeJong at shortstop in two of the last three games. Sosa has hit .400/.435/.675 over his last 12 games, however, so it's hard to see why the Cardinals would move him back into a bench role.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Bader - Not starting Thursday Bader will sit Thursday against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Bader's last time out of the lineup came all the way back in June. He'll get a rest after going 0-for-9 in his last three games. Dylan Carlson slides to center field, with Lars Nootbaar starting in right.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wade LeBlanc - Ruled out for season LeBlanc (elbow) will be shut down for the remainder of the 2021 campaign, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact LeBlanc had trouble recovering from an elbow injury after he was placed on the 10-day injured list in mid-August. Manager Mike Shildt said Thursday that the left-hander will undergo a procedure, but he didn't offer specifics regarding the nature of the surgery. Although LeBlanc is slated to become a free agent during the offseason, he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yadier Molina - Resting Thursday Molina will sit Thursday against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Even at age 39, Molina continues to handle one of the heaviest workloads of all catchers. His 103 games started this season rank third at the position, and he needs just 90 more to catch Carlton Fisk for second in MLB history. He'll get a breather Thursday, with Andrew Knizner taking over behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE