Reyes missed the 2017 season due to elbow surgery. When he returned, his labrum gave way four innings into his return to the majors and his 2018 season was lost. Reyes started the season in the Cardinals' bullpen but a broken hand and ongoing soreness near and around his shoulder and pectoral has taken him out of the rotation at Class AAA.
A standout at a LA-area high school who once pitched a playoff game at Dodger Stadium — and provided his team's RBI, too — Flaherty will make his second career start for the Cardinals there Wednesday at high noon local time.