Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Adam Wainwright's arm and finger, if not his mechanics, were strong enough during a simulated game Tuesday for the Cardinals to send the righthander out for a rehab start Saturday. Wainwright will pitch Firday for AAA Memphis. Friday's outing will likely determine if he needs one or two rehab appearances before returning. -- STLToday.com

Friday, August 01, 2008
the Cardinals confirmed on Friday that outfielder Chris Duncan will undergo surgery on Monday to correct a herniated disk in his neck, likely ending his season. Duncan was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a bulging disk in his neck on July 22. -- MLB.com

Saturday, July 19, 2008
After extensive consultations with doctors, Mulder has been told that his troublesome left shoulder cannot be fixed surgically. Given the lack of medical options, Mulder will simply step back for two weeks. He will not throw, he will not work out or receive treatment. It's about the only option remaining. Mulders was placed on the disabled list July 10 following his abrupt removal in the first inning July 9 after experiencing pain followed by drastically reduced ability to move the shoulder into throwing position. -- MLB.com

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Tyler Johnson, who underwent left shoulder surgery earlier this year, could begin a throwing program on Aug. 1. -- MLB.com

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Brian Barton has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right wrist. Barton had been placed on the DL with wrist pain, and follow-up examinations determined that he has a fracture. Nonetheless, according to the club he is expected to resume "baseball activities" shortly after the All-Star break. Barton was placed on the 15-Day day disabled list with a right wrist deep bone bruise on July 6th. -- MLB.com

Friday, April 25, 2008
Reliever Josh Kinney saw Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his troublesome right elbow this week, the Cardinals announced on Friday. Kinney, who underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last March, has been sidelined from his recovery program, and a timetable for his return to active duty is unavailable at this point. -- MLB.com

Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Encarnacion was struck in the face by a foul ball late in '07 and is recuperating slowly. He probably won't play in 2008. --