St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 25-year-old right-hander made his return from the injured list on Friday and struggled in his first trip back to the mound. He was tagged for two hits, one walk and two earned runs over 1/3 of an inning. Flaherty had been sidelined for most of the second half of the year with a right shoulder strain and the injury is likely still bothering him to some degree. Over 15 starts on the season, he's gone 9-2 with a 3.30 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) has been named the team's starter for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. He will be on a pitch count for the game. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt told reporters on Wednesday that it "wouldn't be unfair to describe him as an opener." Flaherty has been out for about a month due to a right shoulder strain. He threw 15 pitches in batting practice on Tuesday and the speculation is that he won't throw many more pitches than that on Friday. Fantasy managers may want to add him and stash him on the bench. He isn't a very enticing option to insert into fantasy lineups on Friday as he likely won't pitch enough to deliver value.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) threw to hitters on Tuesday, Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. This was the first time Flaherty threw with batters since being sidelined on August 24 with a right shoulder strain. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 9-2 record on the season with a 3.03 ERA and 81:24 strikeout-to-walk ratio. St. Louis will likely bring Flaherty back into the mix slowly due to the injury, so fantasy managers should stash him until he can log serious innings.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. The result of the session will help determine his timeline for a return. The right-hander has been out since August 24 due to a right shoulder strain. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt told the media on Monday that he is "cautiously optimistic" that Flaherty will return to the team this year. Shildt explained that he wasn't sure what role Flaherty would have when he returned, but added, "I think there's enough schedule left for him to do something for us to help us." Flaherty may not be able to do much (or anything) to help fantasy managers the rest of the way this year, but he's worthy of an IL stash if you have the space for him just in case.

The St. Louis Cardinals said Monday they are "hopeful" starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will return in the 2021 season. The 25-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with a right shoulder strain, which followed up a previous IL stint with an oblique strain. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak added it's more important "we have Jack for all of 2022," which suggests fantasy managers may want to move on from him for the rest of 2021.

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right shoulder strain. Flaherty was removed from his start on Tuesday with what was described as right shoulder tightness. He underwent tests after the game and Cardinals manager Mike Shildt stated that the imaging results were "mostly negative" (which is a good thing). It doesn't sound like Flaherty has any structural damage, but the development is concerning nonetheless, mostly because he had just returned from a two-month absence caused by an oblique strain. Fantasy managers should stash Flaherty in an IL spot once again, but there's certainly a chance we don't see him again until late this year, if at all.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) exited Tuesday's start against the Detroit Tigers with right shoulder tightness. He was pulled from the game after surrendering back-to-back home runs to Robbie Grossman and Miguel Cabrera. Flaherty allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one across two innings during Tuesday's game. The severity of Flaherty's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as the Cardinals ace missed two-plus months with an oblique injury. Stay tuned for more updates.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well again on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, picking up a quality start. Flaherty went six innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight. Both runs he allowed came on solo home runs, and he ended up without a decision as the game went into extra innings long after he'd hit the showers. He'll take a 2.68 ERA into his next start and needs to be back in every fantasy starting lineup where available.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) returned from the injured list on Friday and pitched excellently against the Kansas City Royals. Flaherty tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out five and not issuing a walk. Flaherty was fantastic throughout his outing, but was lifted after six innings and 81 pitches. Without the injury concerns, he would likely have had a chance at a complete game in this one, but the Cardinals are sure to be careful with him as he ramps back up after not pitching in a major league game since May 31.

The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Fellow pitcher Wade LeBlanc was placed on the 10-day injured list to make room on the active roster. The Cardinals also announced that Flaherty will start against the Kansas City Royals tonight. In 11 starts spanning 62 innings this season, Flaherty has pitched to a 2.90 ERA, a 3.75 FIP, 67 strikeouts, and 20 walks. The 25-year-old didn't throw more than four innings in any of his three rehab starts so, speculatively speaking, he might not be a candidate to pitch deep into the game against the Royals on Friday. That being said, he could certainly help fantasy managers in the innings he does pitch against a Kansas City lineup that has scored the sixth-fewest runs in the league.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) will be activated from the injured list to make the start for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Flaherty made three minor league rehab starts with no setbacks but hasn't pitched in a major league game since May 31. He'll likely be on a pitch count, but still has the upside to be worth starting in most formats. He'll return to an 8-1 record with a 2.90 ERA.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) could join the starting rotation for the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates next week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since May 31 with an oblique strain. "I'm going to pitch in Pittsburgh," said Flaherty. "I feel healthy today." The Cardinals ace owned an (8-1) record along with a 2.90 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 67:20 K: BB across 62 innings before landing on the injured list. He was up to 75 pitches in his previous rehab outing and will most likely be on a pitch count in his first start back. Fantasy managers who stashed Flaherty for this long will get a boost for the final stretch of the regular season.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) will have his third rehab outing Friday for Double-A Springfield and if there are no setbacks his next start will come in the majors, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. Flaherty has cemented himself as the Cardinals ace the last couple of years, and before getting hurt this year he had a 2.90 ERA with 67 strikeouts, 20 walks and seven home runs allowed in 62 innings. Fantasy managers can expect Flaherty to return to ace status as soon as he gets back, which could be within about a week.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) is likely to ramp up to about 55 pitches in Sunday's minor league rehab outing, moving another step closer to making his return, according to The Athletic. He threw 31 pitches in a two-inning rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, facing seven batters and striking out three. It was the first time he had faced live hitters since landing on the injured list on May 31. Flaherty has cemented himself as the Cardinals ace the last couple of years, and before getting hurt this year he had a 2.90 ERA with 67 strikeouts, 20 walks and seven home runs allowed in 62 innings. Fantasy managers can expect Flaherty back soon if all goes well and should stay updated on the situation.

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ FOR THE BIRDS The Cardinals will need to re-do their rotation now that ace Jack Flaherty will be sidelined for a while with what manager Mike Shildt termed a “significant” oblique injury. Flaherty, who leads the majors with eight wins, left Monday night’s start against the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness in his left side. Shildt said St. Louis was still trying to determine the grade of Flaherty’s injury, but added that it was going to take a while to heal. “It is not a minimal situation. It is a real strain or tear,” Shildt said Tuesday. Flaherty is 8-1 with a 2.90 ERA this season, and the Cardinals are 9-2 in games he started. It is the first time in Flaherty’s five big league seasons that he is on the injured list. Shildt said he is still evaluating how to adjust his rotation. Flaherty’s next start was slated for Saturday against Cincinnati. St. Louis placed Flaherty on the 10-day IL and called up Johan Oviedo from Triple-A Memphis.... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals placed pitcher Jack Flaherty on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with what manager Mike Shildt termed a “significant” oblique injury. Flaherty, who leads the majors with eight wins, left during the sixth inning of Monday's 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness in his left side. The right-hander had allowed two runs on two hits with nine strikeouts. Shildt said the team was still trying to find out the grade of Flaherty's injury, but added that it was going to take a while to heal. “It is not a minimal situation. It is a real strain or tear,” Shildt said before Tuesday's game. Flaherty was 8-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 11 starts this season. The Cardinals had a 9-2 record in games he started. It is the first time in Flaherty's five big league seasons that he will be on the injured list. Shildt said he is still evaluating how to adjust his rotation. Flaherty's next start was slated for Saturday against Cincinnati. St. Louis has called up Johan Oviedo from Triple-A Memphis to take Flaherty's roster spot. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sport

A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday: ___ FOR THE BIRDS The Cardinals will need to re-do their rotation now that ace Jack Flaherty will be sidelined for a while with what manager Mike Shildt termed a “significant” oblique injury. Flaherty, who leads the majors with eight wins, left Monday night’s start against the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness in his left side. Shildt said St. Louis was still trying to determine the grade of Flaherty’s injury, but added that it was going to take a while to heal. “It is not a minimal situation. It is a real strain or tear,” Shildt said Tuesday. Flaherty was 8-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 11 starts this season. The Cardinals are 9-2 in games he started. It is the first time in Flaherty’s five big league seasons that he is on the injured list. Shildt said he is still evaluating how to adjust his rotation. Flaherty’s next start was slated for Saturday against Cincinnati. St. Louis placed Flaherty on the 10-day IL and called up Johan Oviedo... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals placed pitcher Jack Flaherty on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with what manager Mike Shildt termed a “significant” oblique injury. Flaherty, who leads the majors with eight wins, left during the sixth inning of Monday's 9-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness in his left side. The right-hander had allowed two runs on two hits with nine strikeouts. Shildt said the team was still trying to find out the grade of Flaherty's injury, but added that it is was going to take awhile to heal. “It is not a minimal situation. It is a real strain or tear,” Shildt said before Tuesday's game. Flaherty was 8-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 11 starts this season. The Cardinals had a 9-2 record in games he started. It is the first time in Flaherty's five big league seasons that he will be on the injured list. Shildt said he is still evaluating how to adjust his rotation. Flaherty's next start was slated for Saturday against Cincinnati. St. Louis has called up Johan Oviedo from Triple-A Memphis to take Flaherty's roster spot. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sport

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ O’S-FOR-14 The Baltimore Orioles have lost 14 straight games, the worst skid in the majors since Houston dropped 15 in a row in 2013. The Orioles’ drought ties for second-longest in team history — they also dropped 14 in a row in 1954, the season the club moved from St. Louis to Baltimore. The Orioles’ worst losing streak came in 1988 when they lost their first 21 games of the year. “It’s been tough last couple weeks, but we’re trying to keep our head up and trying to keep playing hard,” said Ryan Mountcastle, who homered in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Minnesota on Monday. The Twins, who have beaten Baltimore 16 straight times, try to extend their string when Michael Pineda (3-2, 2.62 ERA) starts against Bruce Zimmermann (2-3, 5.15 ERA) at Camden Yards. ABOUT THE WEATHERS Rookie left-hander Ryan Weathers makes his first career appearance at Wrigley Field when he starts for the San Diego Padres against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs.... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Rich Hill finished May with the lowest monthly ERA in 75 years of a pitcher in his 40s, and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the 16th time in 17 games by keeping up their domination of the reeling Yankees with a 3-1 victory Monday. Hill (4-2), a 41-year-old left-hander who is the oldest player in Rays’ history, improved to 3-0 against the Yankees this season. Hill was 3-1 with a 0.78 ERA in six May starts. Miguel Andújar homered in the seventh, just his second since 2018. J.P. Feyereisen, acquired May 21 from Milwaukee for shortstop Willy Adames, finished a five-hitter for his third save. The AL East-leading Rays (35-20) improved to 7-3 against the Yankees this season. New York (29-25) limped to the season’s one-third mark with its fourth straight defeat and sixth in seven games. Jameson Taillon (1-4) lost to Hill for the second time this year. He allowed three runs and five hits in five-plus innings. Manuel Margot hit an RBI double in the third. Austin Meadows homered into the... [More]