ST. LOUIS -- After passing a final round of tests that included running the bases and playing catch, Jedd Gyorko was activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the Pirates.
Gyorko had been sidelined by a left groin strain since Aug. 28, when he came up hobbling after hitting a double. Manager Mike Shildt said he would be comfortable using Gyorko in a pinch-hit spot on Wednesday and will be ready to consider him for the lineup when the Cardinals open a four-game series against the Dodgers on Thursday.
Gyorko doubles after review "I think the whole process went faster than I had hoped," said Gyorko, who watched the club go 7-6 during his absence.