ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tyler O’Neill, who had been out since May 18 with a shoulder impingement and then a minor league rehab assignment, was back with the Cardinals and in their lineup Tuesday night, hitting fifth, playing left field and hoping to put .195 behind him.
O’Neill was 5 for 13 with a homer in three weekend games at Class AAA Memphis after leaving the Cardinals amid his injury and a rash of strikeouts. He returns with what he considers a different attitude.
“First and foremost, it’s good to be playing baseball again,” said O’Neill. “I’m feeling pretty good where I am.