JUPITER FL. — Shoulder problems are likely to keep pitchers out of the game. Jack Flaherty Alex ReyesFrom being available for the St. Louis CardinalsOpening match against Pittsburgh, April 7.
Flaherty had imaging tests done on Tuesday for his right shoulder.
Reyes, a right-hander aged 27 years, was to receive what Oliver Marmol called a therapeutic injectable on Wednesday at Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Major League Baseball barred the Cardinals from contacting their players during lockout. They learned about the injuries when players reported.
Flaherty, 26, went 11-8 with a 2.75 ERA for 2019, and was 4-3 with a 4.91 in the pandemic-shortened 2020 seasons. He was 9-2 with a last-year 3.22 in 17 starts, before he was slowed due to an oblique injury.
Marmol explained that “once he began to experience it”, he closed it down. It gives us the chance to have it. [a]Shot to get him back.
Reyes, who is often injured, had 29 saves in last season. Reyes is expected to be back at camp Friday.
Marmol stated, “I would say that with Reyes you’re looking at it being really difficult for him to break camp together with the team.” “That would mean it would be pushing the envelope.”
All-Star catcher Yadier MolinaThe Cardinals claim that he is absent due to personal reasons. Marmol does not know when the 39 year-old will arrive.
Marmol stated, “I wanted him to have some space.” “We are talking about one the most competitive humans on Earth. He’s not there for a reason. I want to be sensitive to this and allow him to have his space.
Helpful Information Giovanny GallegosReyes, who was the Cardinals’ primary close, was due to arrive at camp on Wednesday. Reyes was also delayed by personal reasons.
Helpful Information Genesis Cabrera arrived after flight delays.
These are the game notes Adam WainwrightHouston will be the spring opener on Friday. Miles Mikolas Steven MatzNext two starts will be taken.