Cardinals | DeRosa homers Friday

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa hit his 20th home run of the year and seventh in 11 games in a winning effort Friday, July 31.

DeRosa on a home run binge

News: Cardinals INF Mark DeRosa went 1 for 5 with a home run Tuesday against the Dodgers. It was his third straight game with a home run. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa homers

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa hit a three-run home run Tuesday, July 28. It was his sixth homer in the last 14 games.

DeRosa is on some kind of power surge, as heÂ’s clubbed homers

DeRosa is on some kind of power surge, as heÂ’s clubbed homers in three consecutive games and laced six in the last eight contests. The veteran journeymanÂ’s move back to the NL has clearly buoyed him, as heÂ’s three jacks away from establishing a new career high in homers.

Mark DeRosa launched a three-run homer in a 10-0 rout over the

Mark DeRosa launched a three-run homer in a 10-0 rout over the Dodgers on Tuesday night. DeRosa has now homered in three straight games and six times over the past eight games. [...]

DeRosa homers for third straight game

Mark DeRosa hit his third home run in the last three games on Tuesday as the Cardinals slammed the Dodgers by a score of 10-0. DeRosa went 1-for-5 with the homer, two runs scored, and three RBI in the win.

Our View: The new-look Cardinal lineup was clicking on all cylinders tonight, and DeRosa is starting to look like a great acquisition by the team. If he continues to hit, the Cards are going to be tough to beat going forward.

Cardinals | DeRosa homers again

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa hit his fifth home run in 13 games with the team Monday, July 27, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Power surge continues for DeRosa

News: Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa continued to make up for the time he spent on the DL against the Dodgers on Monday, homering for the fifth time in seven games. He went 1 for 4 with two runs scored Monday and is batting .367 (11 for 30) over his last eight games. [...]

DeRosa homered for the second straight game in Monday's 6-1

DeRosa homered for the second straight game in Monday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers. [...]

Todd sent to CLE to complete DeRosa deal

Top Cardinals prospect Jess Todd has been revealed as the "player to be named later" in the Cardinals/Indians Mark DeRosa deal, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View: He has been added to the Indians 40-man roster, and will report to Triple-A Columbus. Todd was 4-2 with a 2.20 ERA and 24 saves for Triple-A Memphis so far this season. In 1.2 major league innings in 2009, he surrendered two earned runs.

Cardinals | Todd traded to Cleveland

Updating previous reports, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports on his Twitter page that the St. Louis Cardinals have sent P Jess Todd to the Cleveland Indians, to complete the trade for IF Mark DeRosa.

Indians | Todd acquired from St. Louis

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports on his Twitter page that the Cleveland Indians have acquired P Jess Todd from the St. Louis Cardinals, to complete an earlier deal for IF Mark DeRosa.

DeRosa has returned from the break looking rested and ready

DeRosa has returned from the break looking rested and ready to go, having blasted four homers in his nine second-half contests, helping him post an eye-popping .719 slugging percentage in July. You won't find too many keystones with the kind of pop that DeRosa offers up the middle.

DeRosa homers against Phillies

News: Cardinals 2B Mark DeRosa homered on Sunday in a loss to the Phillies. DeRosa went 2 for 4 in the loss as his solo homer in the 5th inning was not enough for St. Louis. He's hitting .244 on the season and now has four homers with the Cardinals and 17 total for the season. [...]

Garko could be next on trade block

According to a report at MLB.com, Indians' first baseman Ryan Garko may be the next member of the team to get shipped in a trade. Garko is arbitration-eligible after this season, and the Indians don't want to give him a pay raise since they have other options at first base.

Our View: The team has already shipped Mark DeRosa and Rafael Betancourt, and Garko looks like a good candidate to be next. He is starting to play more, but with Victor Martinez seeing time at first and with top prospect Matt LaPorta seeing time at first in the minors, it looks like Garko will be expendable. We will update any movement by the Indians and Garko leading up to the deadline.

Cardinals | DeRosa won't play outfield much

Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said 3B Mark DeRosa won't play in the outfield much.

DeRosa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Cardinals' win

DeRosa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Cardinals' win over the Astros Wednesday. [...]

DeRosa hits another home run

News: St. Louis 2B Mark DeRosa hit his third homer in two nights on Wednesday in a 4-3 loss to the Astros. He went 1 for 3 in the game, scoring two runs and driving in one with the solo shot. All three of his homers with the Cardinals over the past two days have been solo shots. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa goes yard Wednesday

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa homered in a loss Wednesday, July 22, after hitting two Tuesday, July 21.

DeRosa homers again, but Birds get swept

Mark DeRosa hit his third home run in two games on Wednesday night, but again in a losing effort, as the Cardinals blew a ninth inning lead and lost to Houston 4-3.

Our View: DeRosa has finally come alive in a Cardinals uniform. If you had been keeping him benched since he came off the disabled list, it's time to get him back in your starting lineup.

DeRosa (wrist) homered twice in Tuesday's loss to the Astros.

DeRosa (wrist) homered twice in Tuesday's loss to the Astros. [...]

DeRosa looks healthy, homers twice

News: Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa playing with a partially torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, looked like he wouldn't have much trouble playing through the pain Tuesday at Houston. He went 2 for 4 with his first two home runs as a Cardinal -- both solo shots. He entered the game 2 for 19 in his Cardinals career. [...]

Mark DeRosa homered twice in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday

Mark DeRosa homered twice in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday night. They were his first homers as a member of the Cardinals. With back-to-back multi-hit games, DeRosa looks to be more comfortable favoring his wrist condition. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa homers twice Tuesday

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa hit two solo home runs in a loss Tuesday, July 21.

DeRosa, who ended a 14-game power outage with the blast, was

DeRosa, who ended a 14-game power outage with the blast, was just 4-for-33 over his last 12 contests before busting out Tuesday. While the versatile veteran has experienced his fair share of struggles since being traded to the Cardinals June 27 -- he recently missed more than two weeks with a wrist injury -- he remains a steady contributor in all formats, batting .262 with 52 RBIs and 49 runs.

DeRosa goes deep twice, but Cards fall

Mark DeRosa hit his first two Cardinal home runs on Tuesday night, but the Astros easily beat the Birds on Bat, winning 11-6 in Houston.

Our View: DeRosa's miserable time as a Cardinal is finally coming to an end. After going zero for his first 15 as a Redbird, and spending time on the disabled list, he is now four for his last eight, including the two round trippers. His wrist does not appear to be a problem, and he should be safe to start down the stretch.

Mark DeRosa homered twice in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday

Mark DeRosa homered twice in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday night. The homers were his first as a member of the Cardinals. With back-to-back multi-hit games, DeRosa looks to be more comfortable favoring his wrist condition. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa getting comfortable

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) is getting acclimated to hitting with the torn tendon sheath in his left wrist.

Mark DeRosa is slowly becoming acclimated to batting with the

Mark DeRosa is slowly becoming acclimated to batting with the torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. DeRosa collected his first hit as a Cardinal Monday night, and is now 2-for-19 since joining the club. [...]

Mark DeRosa is slowly getting used to batting with a torn tendon

Mark DeRosa is slowly getting used to batting with a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. DeRosa collected his first hit as a Cardinal Monday night, and is now 2-for-19 since joining the club. [...]

It's just a pair of singles, but DeRosa had been hobbled by

It's just a pair of singles, but DeRosa had been hobbled by injuries since joining the Cards and was mired in an 0-for-15 skid before breaking out here. He'll hit eventually, but owners who had lifted him from the lineup during his period of adjustment/injury should consider slotting him back in.

Mark DeRosa went 0-for-2 with a walk against the Diamondbacks

Mark DeRosa went 0-for-2 with a walk against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. DeRosa is now 0-for-6 since returning from a wrist injury and 0-for-15 since being traded back to the National League. [...]

DeRosa returns to game action Saturday

News: The St. Louis Cardinals activated utility man Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list Saturday. DeRosa, who was acquired June 27 from the Cleveland Indians, was in the Cardinals' lineup for three games before hurting his left wrist against San Francisco June 30. The injury was later diagnosed as a partially torn tendon sheath. He was in the starting lineup Saturday, batting second and playing third base. To make room for him, the Cardinals optioned second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir to Triple-A Memphis. DeRosa went 0 for 4 in the game against the Diamondbacks. [...]

Cardinals' DeRosa activated from 15-day DL

The St. Louis Cardinals activated utilityman Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list Saturday.

Cardinals | DeRosa activated from DL

B.J. Rains, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals have activated IF Mark DeRosa (wrist) from the 15-day disabled list. He was in the starting lineup Saturday, July 18.

DeRosa (wrist) was activated from the DL prior to Saturday's

DeRosa (wrist) was activated from the DL prior to Saturday's game. [...]

DeRosa back in Cards' starting lineup

The Cardinals activated infielder Mark DeRosa from the disabled list on Saturday afternoon, and he was inserted as the No. 2 hitter for their night game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium.

DeRosa -- who was injured while swinging a bat on June 30, just

DeRosa -- who was injured while swinging a bat on June 30, just three games after being acquired from the Cleveland Indians -- acknowledged on Friday that his injured left wrist will probably require offseason surgery but that playing with the injury wouldn't make his pain any worse. DeRosa was 0-for-9 in three games with the Cardinals before his injury, and he hit .270 with 13 home runs and 50 RBIs in 71 games with the Indians before being dealt.

Cardinals activated infielder Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled

Cardinals activated infielder Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list. DeRosa was immediately inserted into the lineup, batting second and playing third base on Saturday against the Diamondbacks. [...]

DeRosa activated, starting Saturday night

Mark DeRosa (left wrist) has been activated from the disabled list, and will bat second and play third base for the Cardinals on Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold.

Our View: There has been much uncertainty about just how serious DeRosa's injury was, but he's apparently fully recovered the partial wrist tendon tear he suffered on June 30. He is 0-for-9 so far during his short Cardinals career, but is a good option in most formats because of his position versatility and consistent run production.

DeRosa qill eventually need surgery on his wrist, but he plans

DeRosa qill eventually need surgery on his wrist, but he plans on playing through the pain the rest of this season, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

DeRosa may have surgery after season

News: MLB.com reports that Mark DeRosa is getting closer to his return to the lineup but his injured wrist will likely require surgery after the season. DeRosa said on Friday that he was close to returning as long as his batting sessions went well. "I'm hoping today it feels great, and then we have a decision to make," DeRosa said. "It's basically at a point where if you can play with it, play. You're not going to damage it any further, so I want to see [how it feels]." [...]

DeRosa, who was injured while swinging on June 30 just three

DeRosa, who was injured while swinging on June 30 just three games after being traded from the Cleveland Indians, took a full round of batting practice on the field Friday at Busch Stadium and reported no ill effects afterward. The right-handed-hitting DeRosa had said earlier in the afternoon that he was close to returning as long as his batting practice session went well. DeRosa met with manager Tony La Russa after batting practice, and it's possible that he could return as soon as Saturday. He was 0-for-9 in three games with the Cardinals before going down.

DeRosa nears return, but surgery looms

Cardinals infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa is nearing a return to the lineup but admitted that his injured wrist will probably require surgery at the end of the season.

Mark DeRosa (wrist) took batting practice Friday without any

Mark DeRosa (wrist) took batting practice Friday without any discomfort. DeRosa felt so good during the workout that he told a group of reporters afterward he will petition manager Tony La Russa to activate him on Saturday. [...]

DeRosa takes pain-free BP session

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Cardinals' third baseman Mark DeRosa took a full batting practice session on Friday and felt no pain. DeRosa said he wants to lobby manager Tony La Russa to activate and start him on Saturday.

Our View: This is great news for the Cardinals. Although it remains to be seen what La Russa will do with him, it sounds like DeRosa is ready to go. Don't be shocked if the team waits until next week to activate him, but check back as we will update his status as the news is released.

DeRosa takes pain-free BP session

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Cardinals' third baseman Mark DeRosa took a full batting practice session on Friday and felt no pain. DeRosa said he wants to lobby manager Tony La Russa to activate and start him on Saturday.

Our View: This is grea news for the Cardinals. Although it remains to be seen what La Russa will do with him, it sounds like DeRosa is ready to go. Don't be shocked if the team waits until next week to activate him, but check back as we will update his status as the news is released.

Mark DeRosa (wrist) took batting practice Friday without any

Mark DeRosa (wrist) took batting practice Friday without any discomfort. DeRosa felt so good during the workout that he told a group of reporters afterward he will petition manager Tony La Russa to activate him on Saturday. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa likely to undergo surgery in offseason

Derrick Goold, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) feels surgery will be needed on his wrist at some point in the offseason. "For my peace of mind I would think so," DeRosa said. "I wouldn't want to go into next year with having something in my wrist not the way it is supposed to be." DeRosa's wrist responded favorably after swinging Thursday, July 16.

Mark DeRosa told reporters Friday that he will eventually need

Mark DeRosa told reporters Friday that he will eventually need surgery to repair the torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. DeRosa is hoping he can hold off the procedure until the end of this season, but believes it will be necessary before spring training 2010. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa day-to-day

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) is listed as day-to-day and the team is hoping he can be activated from the disabled list by the end of the weekend. His pain is likely to persist, at some level, for the foreseeable future. There is still a chance that DeRosa will need to undergo offseason surgery on his wrist.

DeRosa (wrist) will take batting practice Friday and could be

DeRosa (wrist) will take batting practice Friday and could be activated as early as the weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. [...]

DeRosa (wrist) will take batting practice Friday and could be

DeRosa (wrist) will take batting practice Friday and could be activated as early as the weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. [...]

Mark DeRosa is scheduled to take live batting practice on Friday.

Mark DeRosa is scheduled to take live batting practice on Friday. DeRosa took batting practice hacks in an indoor cage on Thursday and reported no pain or discomfort in his left wrist. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa could return this weekend

St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss posted on his Twitter page that St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) could be activated from the disabled list as early as this weekend. However, it is more likely that he will return next week. DeRosa swung the bat without experiencing pain Thursday, July 16, and will take batting practice Friday, July 17.

DeRosa could be activated sooner than expected

Mark DeRosa could now possibly be activated as early as this weekend, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View: Next week is apparently still more likely, but DeRosa swung without pain in his injured right wrist on Thursday and is scheduled to take normal batting practice on Friday. Even if he is activated this weekend, you may want to wait until next week to start him, when he should have shed some of the rust from sitting out, in leagues with daily transactions.

Off the MarkFrom ESPN.com's Brendan Roberts: "You have

Off the MarkFrom ESPN.com's Brendan Roberts: "You have disparities with injured players, but the buzz in St. Louis about DeRosa's wrist injury isn't good. I don't see him returning any time soon, unless he rushes it back and isn't the same player because of that."Hit ParadeThu, Jul 16 [...]

Cards talking to A's about Holliday?

Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the St. Louis Cardinals are talking to the Oakland A's about the possibility of acquiring outfielder Matt Holliday. The Cardinals have been linked to Holliday for much of the season.

Our View: Rogers didn't give much information other than the fact that the Cardinals are discussing Holliday, so take this for what it is worth. After making a trade for Mark DeRosa already, it seems unlikely the Cards will pull off another trade unless they can get Holliday for a reasonable deal. We will keep you updated if anything else surfaces.

DeRosa remains on disabled list

News: Cardinals INF Mark DeRosa is eligible to come off the disabled list July 16, but remains inactive due to the wrist injury he suffered in late June. He was placed on the disabled list on July 7 retroactive to July 1. [...]

DeRosa to have wrist examined

Mark DeRosa is slated to have his sprained left wrist re-evaluated Wednesday, according to the Belleville News-Democrat.

Our View: Skipper Tony LaRussa is hopeful that DeRosa will be ready to return to the diamond soon as the Cardinals gear up to hold their lead in the NL Central standings for the second half of the season. There is belief that DeRosa could return by the end of July.

Cardinals | DeRosa to be re-evaluated Wednesday

David Wilhelm, of the Belleville News-Democrat, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) will have his left wrist re-examined Wednesday, July 15.

DeRosa to have wrist examined

Mark DeRosa is slated to have his sprained left wrist re-evaluated Wednesday, according to CardinalsBestNews.com.

Our View: Skipper Tony LaRussa is hopeful that DeRosa will be ready to return to the diamond soon as the Cardinals gear up to hold their lead in the NL Central standings for the second half of the season. There is belief that DeRosa could return by the end of July.

Probable DeRosa return 7-10 days away

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports that a "realistic projection" for Mark DeRosa's return is between July 22 and July 28.

Our View: This is of course barring any setbacks in his recovery from a torn wrist tendon sheath. Don't plan on having him full strength until the end of the month, and even then you shouldn't expect the same high level of production he was producing at before the injury. Wrist injuries usually take a long time to recover from, and it's likely he won't be hitting as well as before the injury.

Indians | Evaluating Cards' PTBN

FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Cleveland Indians are evaluating St. Louis Cardinals RPs Jess Todd and Francisco Samuel as the player to be named in the deal for 3B Mark DeRosa.

Cardinals | DeRosa has partial tear

Updating previous reports, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) had an MRI reveal a partially torn tendon sheath near his left wrist. DeRosa isn't allowed to swing a bat, but the team is very optimistic that he'll return shortly after the All-Star break. "I don't see (surgery) on the radar at this time," general manager John Mozeliak said. "We're going to give him seven to 10 days to let it calm down, then re-evaluate the situation. But this is a partial, not a complete tear."

DeRosa (wrist) has a torn tendon sheath and may not be ready

DeRosa (wrist) has a torn tendon sheath and may not be ready to return after the All-Star break, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. [...]

The Cardinals optioned infielder Tyler Greene to Triple-A Memphis

The Cardinals optioned infielder Tyler Greene to Triple-A Memphis on Monday and recalled third baseman Brian Barden.

Analysis: DeRosa was initially led to believe the injury wasn't serious when he hurt himself on June 30, but an MRI taken Monday prompted the team to be a little more cautious with his recovery timetable. This news has to be frustrating for owners, but the DL stint was at least backdated a few days, which means the versatile veteran will be eligible to return in approximately a week. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals recalled Brian Barden and Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A Memphis.

Toronto selected the contract of left-hander Marc Rzepczynski

Toronto selected the contract of left-hander Marc Rzepczynski from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Analysis: DeRosa was initially led to believe the injury wasn't serious when he hurt himself on June 30, but an MRI taken Monday prompted the team to be a little more cautious with his recovery timetable. This news has to be frustrating for owners, but the DL stint was at least backdated a few days, which means the versatile veteran will be eligible to return in approximately a week. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals recalled Brian Barden and Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A Memphis.

DeRosa injury sounding worse

The Cardinals have revealed more about Mark DeRosa's murky wrist injury, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The team is now saying the utilityman is suffering from a "torn tendon sheath" in his left wrist. Speculation is that he might not be able to return until August.

Our View: This is very bad news for the Cardinals. The team is still saying he could return right after the All-Star break, but that isn't appearing too likely right now. Hold onto him if you are thin at third base or in the outfield, but you may want to begin exploring more longer-term options to replace his solid fantasy production in 2009.

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mark DeRosa is "suffering

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mark DeRosa is "suffering from a torn tendon sheath that casts doubt on his return" following the All-Star break. [...]

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak called Mark DeRosa's placement on

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak called Mark DeRosa's placement on the disabled list a "precautionary move." DeRosa is expected to return shortly after the All-Star break. [...]

Cardinals | More on DeRosa

Updating a previous item, The Sports Network reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa's (wrist) disabled-list stint is retroactive to July 1.

DeRosa (wrist) has been placed on the disabled list retroactive

DeRosa (wrist) has been placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 1, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

DeRosa lands on disabled list

Mark DeRosa, diagnosed with a strained left wrist, was placed on the 15-day disabled list by St. Louis on Tuesday, 10 days after the Cardinals acquired the coveted versatile player in a trade with Cleveland.

The Cardinals have placed 2B Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL with

News: The Cardinals have placed 2B Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL with a wrist injury. OF Nick Stavinoha was called up to take his place. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa to DL

The Associated Press reports the St. Louis Cardinals placed 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, July 7, with a strained left wrist.

Cardinals place DeRosa on DL due to injured wrist

The St. Louis Cardinals are placing newly acquired utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, because of a strained left wrist.

On Tuesday, the Cardinals placed Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL,

On Tuesday, the Cardinals placed Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 1, with a strained left wrist.

Analysis: DeRosa was initially led to believe the injury wasn't serious when he hurt himself on June 30, but an MRI taken Monday prompted the team to be a little more cautious with his recovery timetable. This news has to be frustrating for owners, but the DL stint was at least backdated a few days, which means the versatile veteran will be eligible to return in approximately a week. In corresponding moves, the Cardinals recalled Brian Barden and Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A Memphis.

Cardinals placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled

Cardinals placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, with a sprained left wrist. DeRosa has already been out close to a week after tweaking his left wrist during his third game with the Cards. [...]

Cardinals placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled

Cardinals placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, with a sprained left wrist. DeRosa has already been out close to a week after tweaking his left wrist during his third game with the Cards. [...]

Stavinoha recalled from minors

St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Bernie Miklasz is reporting on his Twitter page the the Cardinals have recalled Nick Stavinoha from Triple-A Memphis to replace the injured Mark DeRosa. Stavinoha is hitting .234 for the Cardinals this season.

Our View: Stavinoha has managed to drive in 13 RBI with the Cards this season despite getting only 15 hits. He is not suitable for fantasy duty, but he has been a clutch hitter in the little time he has spent with the team.

Cardinals placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled

Cardinals placed utilityman Mark DeRosa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, with a sprained left wrist. DeRosa has already been out close to a week after tweaking his left wrist during his third game with the Birds. [...]

DeRosa to DL

According to the Twitter page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Bernie Miklasz, the Cardinals have placed Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL with a wrist injury. The team will call up Nick Stavinoha to replace him on the roster.

Our View: DeRosa was evaluated on Monday, and the team waited until today to announce his status. The team believes he needs to rest the wrist to prevent injuring it further, but they are also hopeful he will be able to return sooner rather than later.

From The Sports Xchange: Mark DeRosa, 0-for-9 before he suffered

News: From The Sports Xchange: Mark DeRosa, 0-for-9 before he suffered a strained left wrist, is expected to be able to play on this trip. He has enjoyed his new teammates but not sitting out. "I'd love to be able to contribute, but it's out of my control right now," DeRosa said. "This definitely gives me a chance to know the guys and get a feel for some personalities. But I don't want to come over here and sit. This is a good group of guys. They've welcomed me in here, without me even getting a hit, with open arms." [...]

DeRosa will have his sprained left wrist re-examined on Monday,

DeRosa will have his sprained left wrist re-examined on Monday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

Cardinals 2B Mark DeRosa was held out of the series finale against

News: Cardinals 2B Mark DeRosa was held out of the series finale against the Reds on Sunday as he continues to deal with a sore wrist. St. Louis has an off day on Monday and DeRosa will be questionable to open the series at Milwaukee on Tuesday. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa to have wrist examined Monday

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) has been taking infield practice, throwing, running and hitting off a tee, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He will return to St. Louis to have his left wrist examined Monday, July 6, and if all goes well, he would join the team in Milwaukee the following day. However, he has yet to take batting practice and is unsure when he would return to the starting lineup.

DeRosa injury worse than originally thought?

Cardinals' beat writer Joe Strauss is reporting on his Twitter page that the organization is more concerned about the injured wrist of Mark DeRosa than first suggested. DeRosa is scheduled to be examined by team doctor Geroge Paletta on Monday.

Our View: It was originally thought that DeRosa would be ready on Tuesday, but this report is casting some doubt on that. Check back for updates on his status, as we should know more tomorrow after he sees the doctor.

DeRosa injury worse than originally thought?

Cardinals' beat writer Joe Strauss is reporting on his Twitter page that the organization is more concerned about the injured wrist of Mark DeRosa than first suggested. DeRosa is scheduled to be examined by team doctor Geroge Paletta on Monday.

Our View: It was originally thought that DeRosa would be ready on Tuesday, but this report is shedding some doubt on that. Check back for updates on his status, as we should know more tomorrow after he sees the doctor.

Mark DeRosa will head to St. Louis on Monday afternoon to have

Mark DeRosa will head to St. Louis on Monday afternoon to have his sprained left wrist re-examined. The Cardinals are in the midst of a 10-day road trip as Busch Stadium is prepped for All-Star festivities. [...]

Mark DeRosa was not back in the Cardinals' starting lineup on

News: Mark DeRosa was not back in the Cardinals' starting lineup on Saturday against the Reds as he continues to deal with a wrist injury. He did not come on as a pinch runner or to play defense even though he was available to. DeRosa remains questionable for the series finale with the Reds on Sunday. [...]

Cardinals INF/OF Mark DeRosa remained available Friday against

News: Cardinals INF/OF Mark DeRosa remained available Friday against the Reds to just play defense or run while dealing with the left wrist he injured Tuesday. [...]

DeRosa (wrist) will be unavailable as a pinch hitter Friday,

DeRosa (wrist) will be unavailable as a pinch hitter Friday, the Cardinals' official site reports. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa progressing

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) is progressing but is unavailable to swing a bat, according to manager Tony La Russa.

DeRosa to test out wrist

According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Mark DeRosa is set to take some swings on Saturday to test out his strained left wrist.

Our View: Barring any setbacks, DeRosa looks to be ready for the first place series against the Brewers on Tuesday. Owners should monitor his progress, but can feel reasonably safe about inserting him into lineups next week.

The Cardinals don't expect DeRosa (wrist) to be in the starting

The Cardinals don't expect DeRosa (wrist) to be in the starting lineup until Tuesday, though he could pinch hit or play defense before then, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa out until Tuesday

Updating previous reports, Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) won't start until Tuesday, July 7, at the earliest.

DeRosa not back until at least Tuesday

Mark DeRosa isn't expected to return to the Cardinals lineup until at least Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

Our View: DeRosa strained a tendon in his left wrist on Tuesday, but the injury is still not considered overly serious. He should be o.k. to pencil into your starting lineup once he returns next week.

Mark DeRosa (wrist) isn't expected to start until Tuesday, according

Mark DeRosa (wrist) isn't expected to start until Tuesday, according to manager Tony La Russa. La Russa said that he could use DeRosa as a pinch-runner in the meantime. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa receives injection

Derrick Goold, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) received an injection in his wrist and will miss at least three days. No structural damage was found in his wrist.

DeRosa relieved wrist injury not serious

The Cardinals received good news on infielder Mark DeRosa on Wednesday when he was diagnosed with a strained tendon in his left wrist and was told he will only miss a few days.

Infielder Mark DeRosa was diagnosed with a strained tendon in

Infielder Mark DeRosa was diagnosed with a strained tendon in his left wrist Wednesday and was told he will only miss a few days.

Analysis: DeRosa, who injured the wrist while swinging the bat during Tuesday night's game against the Giants, wasn't very optimistic afterward but got the positive news when X-rays taken Wednesday morning came back negative. "It's a huge relief," DeRosa said. "Last night back at the hotel I was a little scared. When you hear a pop and when it's in one of those small tendons and joints and stuff like that, you never know." The newly acquired Cardinal is 0-for-9 in three games since joining the team Sunday from the Cleveland Indians. He said he was available to play defense and could pinch-run if needed. DeRosa hopes that continued treatment from the Cardinals medical staff will allow him to return to the lineup in a couple of days. Needless to say this is a relief for all owners who have the versatile veteran on their rosters.

The Cardinals optioned right-hander Clayton Mortensen to Triple-A

The Cardinals optioned right-hander Clayton Mortensen to Triple-A Memphis Wednesday.

Analysis: Mortensen gave up two earned runs in three innings on Monday night. He wouldn't have been available for another day or two, so the club decided to call up infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir for some infield protection with the status of newly-aquired Mark DeRosa still unknown. DeRosa injured his wrist on a swing during Tuesday night's 6-3 loss to the Giants, and had to be removed from the game.

DeRosa has a strained tendon in his left wrist and is expected

DeRosa has a strained tendon in his left wrist and is expected to miss 3-4 games, the Associated Press reports. [...]

The Cardinals' Mark DeRosa has a strained tendon in his left

News: The Cardinals' Mark DeRosa has a strained tendon in his left wrist and expects to miss three or four games. DeRosa, acquired last weekend from Cleveland, is 0 for 9 in three games for St. Louis. He was hurt Tuesday. St. Louis recalled infielder Jarret Hoffpauir from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. Right-hander Clayton Mortensen, who worked three innings of relief in his major league debut Monday, was optioned back to Memphis. DeRosa batted .270 with 13 homers and 50 RBI for Cleveland. [...]

DeRosa day-to-day with strained wrist tendon

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Bernie Miklasz, Mark DeRosa is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday night's game against the Giants with a wrist injury.

Our View: Things aren't getting any easier for the Cardinals. In desperate need of offense, they will now likely have to go a few games without their recent big acquisition. Still, his injury was termed a "best case scenario" by Miklasz, who says it is just a strained tendon. Expect him to be back in a few days, with next week likely being the latest possible return.

DeRosa day-to-day with strained wrist tendon

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Bernie Miklasz, Mark DeRosa is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday night's game against the Giants with a wrist injury.

Our View: Things aren't getting any easier for the Cardinals. In desperate need of offense, they will now likely have to go a few games without their recent big acquisition. Still his injury was termed a "best case scenario" by Miklasz, who says it is just a strained tendon. Expect him to be back in a few days, with next week being the latest.

The Cardinals listed DeRosa as "day to day" (wrist), the St.

The Cardinals listed DeRosa as "day to day" (wrist), the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa could miss three to four games

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) has a strained tendon in his left wrist and is expected to miss three to four games. He is 0-for-9 in three games with the Cardinals.

According to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch,

According to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Mark DeRosa is "day-to-day" with a mild sprain of his left wrist. DeRosa will be out for a few days, but is expected to avoid the disabled list. [...]

Cardinals | DeRosa wearing brace Wednesday

Rick Hummel, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) was wearing a brace on his wrist Wednesday, July 1, and the team has no idea how long he will be sidelined for.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cardinals 2B Mark DeRosa,

News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cardinals 2B Mark DeRosa, who was wearing a wrist brace Wednesday, is day-to-day. [...]

Analysis: DeRosa remained in the game for one more inning, but removed himself before taking another at-bat. "I took a swing there my second at-bat and felt a little tweak in my left wrist," DeRosa said. "I went in to hit off the tee after coming in from playing the field, and it just didn't feel right. I felt like I should come out of the game and get it looked at." DeRosa is expected to be reexamined on Wednesday.

Brandon Hynick threw a perfect game for Triple-A Colorado Springs

Brandon Hynick threw a perfect game for Triple-A Colorado Springs Tuesday.

Analysis: DeRosa remained in the game for one more inning, but removed himself before taking another at-bat. "I took a swing there my second at-bat and felt a little tweak in my left wrist," DeRosa said. "I went in to hit off the tee after coming in from playing the field, and it just didn't feel right. I felt like I should come out of the game and get it looked at." DeRosa is expected to be reexamined on Wednesday.

After a couple of days of uncertainty, Gil Meche is ready to

After a couple of days of uncertainty, Gil Meche is ready to go for Wednesday afternoon's start against the Twins. After his last start, Meche was concerned about what was termed a "dead arm" feeling. Things were left hanging until after Meche threw in the bullpen on Monday from various distances and using all his pitches. He gave manager Trey Hillman and pitching coach Bob McClure the green light after the test. Meche has been roughed up in his last two starts, allowing a total of four homers and 13 earned runs in a pair of losses. The assumption seems to be that rocky stretch is behind him.

Analysis: DeRosa remained in the game for one more inning, but removed himself before taking another at-bat. "I took a swing there my second at-bat and felt a little tweak in my left wrist," DeRosa said. "I went in to hit off the tee after coming in from playing the field, and it just didn't feel right. I felt like I should come out of the game and get it looked at." DeRosa is expected to be reexamined on Wednesday.

Cardinals | DeRosa injured, leaves game

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) felt a "little tweak" while swinging and missing a changeup from San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson before striking out during his second at-bat in the fourth inning Tuesday, June 30. He hit off a tee indoors the next inning and "it just didn't feel right." He left the game for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. DeRosa said he expected to have tests done on his wrist Wednesday, July 1.

St. Louis infielder Mark DeRosa injured his left wrist while

News: St. Louis infielder Mark DeRosa injured his left wrist while swinging Tuesday night during the Cardinals' 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. DeRosa, hitless in nine at-bats since being acquired from the Indians in a trade, says he felt a "little tweak" while swinging and missing Randy Johnson's changeup before striking out during his second at-bat in the fourth. He hit off a tee indoors the next inning and "it just didn't feel right." He left the game for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. DeRosa said he expected to have tests done on his wrist Wednesday. Manager Tony La Russa said DeRosa may have a sprain. [...]

Mark DeRosa will be reexamined Wednesday after tweaking his

Mark DeRosa will be reexamined Wednesday after tweaking his left wrist during Tuesday's game. "I took a swing there my second at-bat and felt a little tweak in my left wrist," DeRosa said. [...]

DeRosa exits game

Mark DeRosa exited tonight's game against the Giants after injuring his left wrist while swinging a bat, according to the Associated Press.

Our View: He felt a "little tweak" while swinging, and his status is yet to be updated. He expects to undergo tests Wednesday, and may have a sprain.

DeRosa leaves game with hurt wrist

St. Louis infielder Mark DeRosa injured his left wrist while swinging Tuesday night during the Cardinals' 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.