KANSAS CITY • Newly promoted outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the Cardinals’ lineup but rookie outfielder Lane Thomas, who knocked in five runs, including hitting a grand slam on Sunday, will be in center field and batting ninth Tuesday night.
Catcher Yadier Molina, who has not played for the Cardinals since before the All-Star break because of recurring problems with a torn thumb tendon, will hit seventh and handle Jack Flaherty against the Kansas City Royals.
Matt Carpenter, who has a .403 lifetime batting and 1.224 OPS at Kauffman Stadium, will be the designated hitter as hot-hitting Tommy Edman will be at third base.