JUPITER, Fla. • Lefthander Jaime Garcia has a continuing issue with the fingernail on his left middle finger but, in the scheme of things that have slowed or halted Garcia’s progress over the years, this is small change.
Righthander Jordan Walden, who has tried to shake a knot in his back, has been out a week but will try to throw Monday for the Cardinals. His injury history has been a checkered one the last year or so, but he hopes to be ready for the start of the season, or, if not, shortly thereafter.
The Cardinals already knew they would be without starter Lance Lynn and shortstop Jhonny Peralta for a season and nearly half a season, respectively.