Expected return: TBD
O’Brien, who was one of the Cardinals’ top pitchers in Spring Training, was scheduled to throw a third bullpen session on June 4, manager Oliver Marmol said. “He is getting closer to getting into a game, but right now it is a matter of bullpens,” Marmol said. O’Brien was moved to the 60-day injured list on May 10. He struck out Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Opening Day in an inning in which he allowed one run, but he felt tightness in his right forearm the next day. (Last updated: June 4)
LHP Drew Rom (left shoulder surgery)
Expected return: September
Rom, who was acquired last July in a trade with the Orioles, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder that might allow him to return later this season, manager Oliver Marmol said. Marmol dubbed the procedure as “a best-case scenario,” and is hopeful Rom can return in the fall.
Rom, 24, made three starts in Spring Training before being put on the injured list with shoulder trouble. He was later moved to the 60-day IL.
After being acquired in the trade
