PITTSBURGH -- Yadier Molina, who suffered a slight ligament tear in his left thumb on Sept. 20, will not return to the field before the end of the regular season, the Cardinals announced after Molina's visit with a hand specialist on Monday.
It is possible, but not certain, that Molina could be back for the postseason, though that also might depend on how deep a playoff run the Cardinals make. Much like Allen Craig was two years ago, when he was healing from a September foot injury, Molina is up against the clock.
"Obviously, we were hoping for better news," general manager John Mozeliak said.