The Cardinals expect right-hander Chris Carpenter to start on Wednesday after he missed two appearances with a hamstring injury.
Carpenter left his March 1 spring debut in the third inning with a left hamstring strain.
"He kept his arm in shape so it's not going to be a traditional first time out there," manager Tony La Russa said. "If he takes the ball every time he's supposed to, he should be at 100. He's strong."
Cardinals Expect Carpenter To Start Wednesday