Matt Carpenter

Matt Carpenter (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment soon after taking swings during batting practice Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter took part in batting practice for the first time since suffering the oblique injury. Considering he began taking infield practice last week, he could be close to starting a rehab assignment and having a timetable for his return.

Matt Carpenter (right oblique) is currently rehabbing with the team and is taking infield practice.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter landed on the injured list early this season with a right oblique strain. The veteran infielder will likely still need a rehab assignment before rejoining the team.

Matt Carpenter was placed on the 10-day IL Thursday with a right oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran Carpenter will spend at least ten days on the injured list following a strain to his right oblique. Catcher Pedro Pagés has been recalled from AAA Memphis to fill the Roster spot for St. Louis.

Cardinals designated hitter Matt Carpenter is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran went 2-for-5 in Monday's series-opening win but will give way to Alec Burleson at the DH spot on Tuesday. Carpenter hit just .176 with five homers in 76 games with the Padres last season.

Matt Carpenter is in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Carpenter starts for the first time in the 2024 season Saturday night, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting fifth against the Dodgers for manager Oliver Marmol.