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  • Out of lineup Friday
    Jankowski is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Miami.

    Advice: The veteran will take a seat as Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia start in left and right field, respectively, and Ezequiel Duran fills in at designated hitter. Jankowski is slashing .247/.301/.325 with six RBI and seven runs this season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:48 pm
    Travis JankowskiTEX - LF,CF,RF
    L, 2-8 @MIA
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  • Tommy Edman (wrist) takes BP left-handed Friday
    Tommy Edman (wrist) was able to take batting practice from the left side of the plate for the first time on Friday.

    Advice: Edman is already eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list, but he’s still not close to being ready. The fact that he’s now able to face live pitching from both sides of the plate though is an encouraging sign and perhaps a minor league rehab assignment could be in the cards soon. He’s going to need plenty of at-bats there before he’s ready to join the Cardinals though and there’s no guarantee that he’ll even be ready before the end of June. Rotoworld Today, 1:44 pm
    Tommy EdmanSTL - 2B,SS,CF,RF
    L, 2-4 @PHI
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  • Lars Nootbaar (oblique) to miss several weeks
    Cardinals’ manager Oli Marmol told reporters on Friday that Lars Nootbaar is dealing with a moderate oblique strain and is expected to miss several weeks.

    Advice: It won’t be a minimum stint on the injured list for the 26-year-old outfielder this time around. It sounds like he’s looking at an extended absence and will then require a minor league rehab assignment before he’s able to return to the Cardinals’ outfield. Look for Alec Burleson to see increased action in Nootbaar’s absence. Rotoworld Today, 1:40 pm
    Lars NootbaarSTL - LF,CF,RF
    L, 2-4 @PHI
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    IL10
     
  • Taking BP from left side
    Edman (wrist) has been cleared to take batting practice from the left side of the plate, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: It's the first time the switch-hitter has taken BP from the left side since he experienced complications in his recovery from right wrist surgery. While the step is an important one, Edman does not appear close to beginning a rehab assignment just yet. Rotowire.com Today, 1:34 pm
    Tommy EdmanSTL - 2B,SS,CF,RF
    L, 2-4 @PHI
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    IL60
     
  • Facing long-term absence
    Manager Oli Marmol said Friday that Nootbar (oblique) is expected to miss several weeks, John Denton of MLB.com

    Advice: On top of what seems to be a multi-week absence, Nootbar will need at least a week-long rehab assignment in the minors, meaning the 26-year-old may miss the entirety of June. While he's sidelined, Alec Burleson should serve as St. Louis' everyday right fielder while Matt Carpenter should see the brunt of the DH work. Rotowire.com Today, 1:29 pm
    Lars NootbaarSTL - LF,CF,RF
    L, 2-4 @PHI
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    IL10
     
  • Sitting out Friday
    Bouchard is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers.

    Advice: Bouchard had started each of the last four contests in left field, but he will begin the series opener against the Dodgers on the bench. Jake Cave is getting the call in left field for this one. Rotowire.com Today, 1:14 pm
     
  • Cardinals placed OF Lars Nootbaar on 10-day IL
    Cardinals placed OF Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day IL with an oblique strain.

    Advice: The move is retroactive to May 30th. Nootbaar felt something in his side after taking a swing and was removed from Wednesday’s game. Now he lands on the injured list and will be sidelined for at least 10 days. Alec Burleson and Dylan Carlson will see increased playing time in the outfield in Nootbaar’s stead. Rotoworld Today, 9:45 am
    Lars NootbaarSTL - LF,CF,RF
    L, 2-4 @PHI
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Lands on IL with oblique strain
    The Cardinals placed Nootbaar on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 30, with a left oblique strain.

    Advice: Nootbaar suffered the injury on a check swing during Wednesday's win over the Reds. It's the outfielder's second stint on the IL this season, as he previously missed time with two fractured ribs. The timing is poor, as Nootbaar was slashing .313/.418/.552 with four home runs over his last 79 plate appearances. With Nootbaar out, Alec Burleson will play more in the outfield and Matt Carpenter will see time at designated hitter. Rotowire.com Today, 9:10 am
    Lars NootbaarSTL - LF,CF,RF
    L, 2-4 @PHI
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Nursing sore lat
    Raley is absent from the Mariners' lineup Thursday due to a sore lat, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    Advice: It offers an explanation as to why Raley was not starting against the Astros even with a right-hander on the mound. The hope seems to be that it will be only a brief absence, so consider Raley day-to-day for the time being. Seattle has Dominic Canzone in left field and Mitch Haniger in right Thursday versus Houston. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:32 am
    Luke RaleySEA - 1B,LF,CF,RF
    7:10 pm vs LAA
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