CHICAGO -- Tommy Pham passed a variety of tests on his tight right groin Wednesday at Wrigley Field after the finale of this series between the Cardinals and Cubs was pushed back a day. But he wasn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's makeup game after starting each of the Cards' first 17 contests.
Manager Mike Matheny characterized the decision to rest Pham as a way of being cautious with his starting center fielder, though Pham said he was physically fine to play.
Matheny said Pham could be available off the bench if necessary.