Jim Edmonds, who started the season for the Cardinals at less than full strength following two offseason operations, is getting a couple of weeks now to finally get his body healed. The Cardinals are hoping a similar break will be productive for Braden Looper, a starting pitcher for the first time in his career and now hampered by a shoulder strain. Both players were placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday, hours before a game against the Royals.