CHICAGO — St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras probably will start a minor league rehab task Tuesday, supervisor Oliver Marmol stated.
Contreras has been out since he was hit by a swing on Might 7, breaking his left forearm. He had surgical procedure the next day.
Contreras, 32, had a few batting apply periods in St. Louis this weekend. Marmol stated Sunday that he wasn’t positive simply but the place Contreras was going to do his rehab stint.
A 3-time All-Star, Contreras is batting .280 with six homers and 12 RBIs in 31 video games this season.
St. Louis positioned right-hander Kyle Gibson on the bereavement checklist earlier than the collection finale at Wrigley Subject. Proper-hander Ryan Loutos was recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
Gibson pitched seven glowing innings in Friday’s 3-0 victory over the Cubs. Marmol stated he thinks Gibson shall be again in time for his subsequent begin Wednesday at Miami.
Marmol additionally stated infielder-outfielder Tommy Edman is shifting his rehab to the crew’s facility in Florida this week. Edman hasn’t performed this season due to a proper wrist sprain.
