Ryan Theriot (hamstring) is available off the bench for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Theriot was held out of the lineup for the second straight day Monday due to mild right hamstring discomfort, though he said he was feeling "perfect" before the game. Look for him to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Ryan Theriot was held out of Sunday's lineup against the Cubs due to hamstring tightness.

Daniel Descalso drew the start at shortstop and Skip Schumaker played second base in St. Louis' series finale at Wrigley Field. Rafael Furcal was sidelined with a thumb injury. Theriot is being called "day-to-day."

Ryan Theriot was 4-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in a 13-5 win over the Cubs on Saturday.

Who is this second baseman and where did he come from? Theriot has driven in seven runs over the past two games after having zero RBI over his previous 13 contests. It will be interesting to see what happens to his playing time if the Cardinals do indeed acquire Rafael Furcal from the Dodgers.

Ryan Theriot is starting at second base Saturday for the first time this season.

It's clear the Cardinals are moving Theriot into more of a part-time role. They're in talks with the Dodgers about Rafael Furcal, but even if a trade can't be worked out between the two sides, Daniel Descalso is probably a safer bet for more playing time at shortstop down the stretch than Theriot.

Ryan Theriot played second base Friday for the first time this season.

It would seem to be as much a sign as anything that the Cardinals are prepping him for a backup role while they seek an upgrade at shortstop. "It was less for Ryan to have to think about," manager Tony La Russa said. "He's played second." Theriot has been in a massive slump at the plate, batting just .167/.189/.250 in July, though he did double in both of his plate appearances Friday.

Ryan Theriot had a pair of doubles and three RBI in a win over the Cubs on Friday night.

Theriot entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning and promptly doubled home two runs. He would add another RBI double in the in the eighth. These were his first extra-base hits since July 7 and his first RBI since July 6. Theriot admitted following Friday's game that he has been playing through a bum shoulder, so don't be surprised if the Cardinals end up with a shortstop before the deadline.

Ryan Theriot is not in the lineup Saturday for the fourth time in eight games since the All-Star break.

He sat out one of the games while serving a suspension, but the Cardinals are giving him some time off while he sorts through his struggles. Theriot is batting just .170 in July and has his slash stats down to .274/.320/.333 for the season. Meanwhile, Daniel Descalso, who is starting at shortstop in Theriot's place, has batted .311 since the beginning of June.

Ryan Theriot will miss Thursday's game as he serves a suspension.

Theriot was in the original lineup, but Tony La Russa made the change after a deal was reached to reduce his two-game suspension. Daniel Descalso will make the start at shortstop Thursday against the Mets.

Ryan Theriot was suspended two games for his actions during Sunday's game against the Reds.

Theriot was ejected from Sunday's game for arguing a close call at second base. He has appealed the suspension and is in Tuesday's lineup against the mets.

Ryan Theriot returned to action on Saturday June 18.

An MRI on Ryan Theriot's left knee came back negative.

Theriot had to be removed from Wednesday's game after he felt tightness in the back of the knee. He's also dealing with some lower back discomfort, but the knee is the bigger issue. It's possible, but not a given, that he'll return to the lineup Saturday.

Ryan Theriot didn't play Thursday after being removed from Wednesday's game with tightness behind his left knee.

The shortstop is also dealing with lower back discomfort, and although he wouldn't admit it, it probably contributed to a particularly rough defensive showing Wednesday. Theriot, though, hopes to return to the lineup Friday.

Ryan Theriot (illness) finished 1-for-5 with an RBI in Monday's defeat of the Padres.

Theriot sat out Sunday afternoon's series finale in Kansas City after coming down with a light form of food poisoning. It should not affect his game going forward.

Ryan Theriot returned to action on Monday May 23.

Ryan Theriot is not in Sunday's lineup due to an illness.

He'll probably be back in there Monday. Pete Kozma is getting his first career start at shortstop with Theriot out.

Ryan Theriot tagged Cincinnati's Nick Masset for a two-run double as the Cardinals attempted to rally from a 9-2 deficit in the ninth inning on Sunday, but it was ultimately not enough in a 9-7 St. Louis loss.

The Cardinals got back into the game thanks to an awful appearance by Aroldis Chapman, who threw 18 balls to just five strikes while issuing four free passes. The double was Theriot's fifth of the season, while the RBI were his 12th and 13th.

Ryan Theriot (oblique) returned to the Cardinals' lineup Saturday.

Theriot batted leadoff, going 0-for-3 with a walk. He also committed an error in the field. Owners desperate for help at shortstop can safely get Theriot back out there.

Ryan Theriot (oblique) remained out of the Cardinals' lineup Friday.

Theriot insists that his oblique injury isn't a big deal, and he expected to be back in there Friday, but he'll get at least one more day. Tyler Greene gets the start at shortstop.

Ryan Theriot (oblique) expects to be back in the lineup Friday.

Theriot had to leave Wednesday's game after aggravating his oblique injury and is sitting out Thursday. He missed a few games late last month after first injuring the oblique, but the malady is apparently even milder this time around. With Nick Punto also needing a day off, the Cardinals are playing Allen Craig at second base, Tyler Greene at shortstop and Daniel Descalso at third Thursday.

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa still considers Ryan Theriot his leadoff hitter even though he hasn't been in the spot in his last two starts.

Theriot batted seventh Friday and eighth Sunday, with a day off Saturday sandwiched in between. He's hitting at the bottom of the order Sunday because of his poor track record against Derek Lowe (4-for-20). It seems like Theriot will be at the top of the order most days, but La Russa will still be doing some mixing and matching.