And now comes the 2019 Cardinals’ bullpen, which leads the league or even the majors, in many categories, and has kept the team afloat much of the season.
O’NEILL BEGINS REHABOutfielder Tyler O’Neill (strained left wrist) began his injury rehabilitation in Memphis Wednesday night and was slated for three at-bats. “We don’t have a magic number,” but (the assignment) will probably be more than a couple of games,” said Shildt. O’Neill, hitting .279, but hasn’t played all month.
WONG MOVES UPSecond baseman Kolten Wong, the top average hitter on the club who has spent much of the season in the bottom third of the order, hit second, as Tommy Edman didn’t start on Wednesday.