CHICAGO — After more than two weeks of reviewing test results with a mix of worry, apprehension, and dread, the Cardinals entered what they hope is an encouraging phase of their recovery from a coronavirus outbreak — when their affected players begin their returns.
Pitcher Carlos Martinez and Edmundo Sosa were cleared by Major League Baseball to resume activities at Busch Stadium on Monday, and All-Stars Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong are in a group the Cardinals believe is close to receiving the same go-ahead. Martinez and Sosa will spend several days at Busch to regain some fitness after more than two weeks of limited or no activity because of quarantine.