Hours before Paul DeJong's solo homer in the seventh inning gave the Cardinals the lead over the Pirates on Friday – a lead the team would ultimately squander – the man DeJong is replacing gave the team good news.
Kolten Wong’s right arm is feeling better.
Wong, who was placed on the disabled list for the second time in a month on June 15 due to a right triceps strain, hopes to start a minor league rehab assignment by next weekend and rejoin the Cardinals before the All-Star break.
The Cardinals will welcome a healthy Wong.