Chris Carpenter (SP)

According to FoxSportsMidwest.com, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter probably won't start a throwing program until mid-June. Carpenter was shut down in spring training because of weakness in his right shoulder, which was caused by a nerve irritation. "Things are trending in the right direction," general manager John Mozeliak said. "We still don't have a distinct timeline on when he's going to start...

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak told FOX Sports Midwest on Saturday that Chris Carpenter (neck, shoulder) could start a throwing program in mid-June.

RotoInfo.com | May 12th, 3:36pm

John Mozeliak said Chris Carpenter could be throwing by mid-June. Carpenter says at least that timetable means he'll be throwing within a month.

RotoInfo.com | May 12th, 1:46pm

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said club hopes Chris Carpenter will be cleared to begin his throwing program in mid-June.

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Monday, May 7, that the absence of ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 28th, 8:20am

Chris Carpenter says his arm is feeling stronger, but he has not officially begun a throwing program yet, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder and neck injury, still doesn't know when he'll resume throwing. "I feel like my arm is stronger," he told MLB.com. "I'm regaining strength. I just don't know when I'm going to pitch." Carpenter continues to work through an exercise program, but still hasn't picked up a baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) continues to do strengthening exercises for his right ...

Chris Carpenter (shoulder) is "feeling better," but remains without a timetable to resume throwing.

St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) said he is feeling better but is not ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 13th, 10:16am

Chris Carpenter said he is feeling better, but still not strong enough to begin throwing. No timetable on his return at this point.

St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) will perform strength tests on his shoulder this ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 12th, 5:50pm

Chris Carpenter will perform strength tests on his shoulder this weekend to determine if he's ready for a throwing program.

Chris Carpenter is undergoing a "battery of tests" on his ailing shoulder this week in St. Louis, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) will undergo more tests this week on the ...

RotoInfo.com | Mar 30th, 1:46pm

Cardinals placed RHP Chris Carpenter (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list to start the season.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 30th, 7:50am

Cardinals are optimistic that Chris Carpenter (shoulder) will return sometime in May.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 23rd, 1:42pm

John Mozeliak says tests concluded that Chris Carpenter is also dealing with nerve irritation in his shoulder. Not related to the bulging disc in his neck. He's out indefinitely.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 22nd, 9:40am

Cards saying little publicly about Chris Carpenter (neck) except that tests continue in St. Louis. Privately, club source said, 'What I'm hearing isn't good.'

RotoInfo.com | Mar 16th, 8:04am

Update: Chris Carpenter said his bullpen session today went better than he expected it would. Will see how he feels tomorrow to determine next step.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 16th, 7:32am

Chris Carpenter threw a side session on Friday, but is still not sure when he will be ready to pitch in a game. Manager Mike Matheny said it's not a certainity that Carpenter would need to face hitters before getting a start.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 14th, 10:34am

Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter (neck) played catch Wednesday, reports FOSSportsMidwest.com.

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