Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado went 2-for-4 in the loss to the Cubs, driving in one run and hitting a home run while scoring once.

Fantasy Impact

The 34-year-old has heated up at the plate, hitting .292 with two home runs and four RBI over his last seven games for the Cardinals. After yesterday’s game, Arenado has a .237 batting average with 12 home runs and 52 RBI over 107 games this season.

Nolan Arenado (shoulder) has been activated from the IL and rejoined the Cardinals ahead of Monday's game against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact

The Cardinals are still technically alive in the NL Wild Card race, sitting at four games out as the week begins. With that, the club will certainly welcome back Arenado. The Cards veteran leader will be in the lineup for the first time since July 30 on Monday night. This season certainly has not been up to par for the 34-year-old, as he has posted a .660 OPS with only 10 homers over 96 games. Still, an eight-time All-Star, Arenado is important presence for the team.

Nolan Arenado is expected to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Fantasy Impact

After a four-game rehab stint with Double-A Springfield, Arenado is expected to rejoin the Cardinals on Monday. In his time there, he went 1-for-13 with three strikeouts, playing two games as a DH and two as the starting third baseman. He is expected to see the majority of playing time at third for the final two weeks of the season, which will impact Nolan Gorman's playing time.

Nolan Arenado is slated to play his second rehab game as the designated hitter for Double-A Springfield on Thursday, followed by a start at third base on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

After going 0-for-3 with a strikeout as a designated hitter in his first rehab game on Wednesday, Arenado will continue his assignment for the rest of the week. The St. Louis Cardinals are hopeful he can rejoin the team on Monday for their series against the Cincinnati Reds.

Nolan Arenado is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Arenado, who has been sidelined since August 1 with a right shoulder strain, participated in pregame drills with the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend without issue. He is expected to return to the club for the final two weeks of the regular season.