Allen Craig (leg) said during Friday's celebration of winning the National League Pennant, that he feels he's ready for the World Series.

Craig took roughly 10 at-bats against live pitching during a simulated game on Friday and reported no problems. He's aiming to serve as the Cardinals DH during games played in American League parks during the World Series, and as a right-handed option off the bench at home. He'll have at least one more hitting session before the Cardinals make a final determination on his status, but Craig feels like he can help the team right now.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said that Allen Craig (leg) "felt good" during a live batting practice session Friday.

It's the first time he's faced live pitching since he suffered a Lisfranc injury to his left foot back on September 4. He'll be scheduled for another hitting session before the Cards determine whether he'll be ready for DH and pinch-hitting duties should they reach the World Series.

Allen Craig (foot) is scheduled to take live batting practice on Friday at Busch Stadium.

Craig will face Cardinals left-hander Jaime Garcia, who is rehabbing an injury of his own. The hope is that Craig will be able to DH if the Cards take care of the Dodgers in the NLCS and advance to the World Series. He has been out since September 4 with a Lisfranc injury.

Allen Craig (foot) did some light running on Sunday.

He also took batting practice with teammates crowding around, chanting his name. "We're continuing to progress," Craig said after Sunday's workout in Los Angeles. "They have new challenges for me every day. We'll see how it goes. My swing feels pretty good. Obviously, it's not game speed. But there are things that I'll do over the next week or so to try and get ready if we can advance." He's hoping to DH in the World Series.

Allen Craig (foot) took batting practice on Sunday.

It's the first time he's done so since he suffered a Lisfranc injury in his left foot back on September 4. Craig has yet to be cleared to run, which will obviously need to happen before he'll be an option to be added to the Cardinals' postseason roster. He won't play in the NLCS, but the Cards aren't ruling him out for the World Series.

Allen Craig (foot) has been cleared for increased baseball activity.

He has not yet been cleared to run, but it appears that Craig is finally making some progress with the Lisfranc injury in his left foot. The first baseman is not on the Cardinals' NLCS roster, but there appears to be a chance he could make it back as designated hitter during the World Series should the Cards advance.

Allen Craig is visiting a foot specialist on Thursday.

Craig has already been ruled out for the Cardinals' best-of-seven NLCS with the Dodgers due to a Lisfranc injury that he suffered in early September. Matt Adams will remain the Cardinals' starting first baseman. Craig will hope to get good news from the doctor Thursday so that he can DH in the World Series if the Cards advance.

Allen Craig (foot) said late Wednesday night that he's hoping to be available for the NLCS.

But the Cardinals aren't expecting it to happen. Craig has been out five weeks with a Lisfranc injury and is still sporting a noticeable limp. Look for Matt Adams to remain the Cardinals' first baseman in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series vs. Los Angeles. Craig may be able to DH if the Cards advance to the World Series.

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Thursday that it's not a high probability Allen Craig (foot) plays in October.

"Could Craig play this postseason? Yes," Mozeliak told CBS Sports 920 in St. Louis. "Is it a high probability that he plays? No." Craig missed the final four weeks of the regular season with a Lisfranc injury and is making steady but slow progress in his rehab. Matt Adams is serving as the Cardinals' starting first baseman.

Cardinals general manger John Mozeliak said Friday that Allen Craig (foot) is "very doubtful" to be available for the NLDS.

Craig has missed most of September with a foot sprain and the Cardinals will continue to go the conservative route with his recovery. While this is a tough blow for the team's playoff chances, Matt Adams has played very well in his absence.

Allen Craig (foot) is likely to undergo an X-ray when he is re-evaluated Thursday.

Craig has been all but ruled out for a return during the regular season, but the Cardinals remain hopeful that he'll be back for the postseason. More should obviously be known about his status following Thursday's exam.

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Allen Craig "probably" won't be back before the end of the regular season.

Craig will be re-evaluated at the end of next week, but that doesn't leave much time for him to get back in the lineup before the season ends next Sunday. It means Craig's fantasy season is done as well, so owners in redraft leagues who have been holding onto the first baseman in hopes of a return can drop him without worry. If he doesn't make it back, Craig will finish the season with a .315/.373/.457 line.

The Cardinals still do not have a timetable for Allen Craig's (foot) return.

Craig remained in St. Louis rather than traveling with the team during their current road trip, and has been simulating swings in an effort to maintain the strength in his core. He is still in a walking boot to protect his injured foot and to prevent re-injury. Matt Adams will continue to get the bulk of the work at first base while Craig is sidelined.

Allen Craig (foot) is not expected to rejoin the Cardinals on their current road trip.

Craig suffered a sprained left foot earlier this month and is back in St. Louis getting daily treatment while the Cardinals play road series in Colorado and Milwaukee. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny acknowledged Wednesday that his starting first baseman might not return before the end of the regular season. And now Matt Adams is having elbow issues.

Allen Craig (foot) will remain in a walking boot for now as a precaution.

Craig was re-evaluated back in St. Louis on Thursday and Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said that he is "feeling good" and "positive." While that's an encouraging update, it's unclear when he'll be ready to return to action.

Allen Craig's (foot) re-evaluation has been pushed back to Thursday.

Craig is no longer in a walking boot and was cleared for a light workout in the weight room Tuesday, but that's the only update on the first baseman at this point. The Cardinals are expected to have a better idea as to how long Craig will be sidelined following Thursday's exam.

Allen Craig has had the walking boot removed from his left foot.

Craig is set to be re-evaluated early this week, at which point a timetable for his return should be established. The first baseman is dealing with a sprained left foot, an injury he suffered on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

The Cardinals have yet to provide a timetable for Allen Craig's (foot) return, but General Manager John Mozeliak said Friday that he'd be "happy" if Craig returned for the postseason.

With that sentiment, it sounds as if Craig could be on the shelf for more than just a couple of days, which could be devastating to fantasy owners down the stretch. The 29-year-old is hitting .313/.373/.457 with 13 homers and 97 RBI on the season.

An MRI conducted on Allen Craig revealed no fracture in his injured left foot.

This is great news for the Cardinals, even though Craig was diagnosed with a foot sprain that needs some rest. Craig left Wednesday's game after suffering the foot injury while attempting to round first base. He'll probably require at least a few games off.

Allen Craig will undergo an MRI on his injured left foot Thursday back in St. Louis.

Craig departed Wednesday's game in Cincinnati after spraining his left foot while attempting to round first base and will obviously not play in Thursday's series finale. "It scared me because my foot has never bent like that before," Craig said after the 16-inning victory. "I tried to walk it off because it was a little sore. It's still sore. We'll figure out the extent of it tomorrow. Hope it's good."