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Resting Saturday Siani isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Saturday's game versus Toronto.

Impact Siani will get a breather Saturday after going 5-for-34 with two RBI and two runs scored since returning from the injured list at the beginning of the month. His absence will move Brendan Donovan to the outfield while Thomas Saggese starts at second base and bats sixth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers steal in Wednesday's win Siani went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Siani had gone 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over his previous three games. He was able to snap the slump in the eighth inning, getting on base with a single and scoring on a Paul Goldschmidt double. Siani has three steals over eight games since he returned from an oblique injury. He's now 17-for-20 on the basepaths this year while adding a .246/.286/.308 slash line, two home runs, 20 RBI and 38 runs scored over 109 contests. He is likely to go unchallenged for playing time after Victor Scott was sent down to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal Friday Siani went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Siani has gone 3-for-14 with two steals and two RBI over four games since he returned from an oblique injury. The center fielder was the only Cardinal with multiple hits in Friday's contest. He's up to a .254/.295/.319 slash line with 16 thefts, two home runs, 20 RBI, 37 runs scored, six doubles and two triples through 105 contests this year.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides key hit in win Siani went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Brewers.

Impact Siani came through with a two-run single in the 12th inning to put the Cardinals ahead for good. This was his second game back after a four-week absence with an oblique strain. He's regained a starting job in center field, relegating Victor Scott to a speed-and-defense role off the bench. Siani has been excellent defensively without being a black hole on offense, slashing .253/.296/.320 with 10 extra-base hits, 20 RBI, 37 runs scored and 15 steals over 103 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Siani's 2-run single leads Cardinals to 7-4 win over Brewers in 12 innings

Michael Siani hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the 12th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Activated, not available Sunday The Cardinals reinstated Siani (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, but he won't be available for the team's series finale against the Yankees in New York, John Denton of...

Impact St. Louis is bringing Siani back with the active roster expanding from 26 to 28 men, but after playing for Triple-A Memphis in Iowa a night earlier, he won't be able to join the Cardinals in New York in time for Sunday's game. Victor Scott will pick up the start in center field Sunday as a result, but manager Oliver Marmol said that Siani will "get the bulk of the time in center field" now that he's been activated, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Prior to landing on the IL with a right oblique strain Aug. 4, Siani slashed .256/.297/.325 over 259 plate appearances, but his excellent defense and speed (14 steals in 17 attempts) are enough to keep him locked into a near-everyday role.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Siani (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Siani will play five innings in center field in his first rehab game and continue to build up from there. He would seem to be tracking toward a return within the next week or so. Siani has been shelved since early August with a right oblique strain.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes batting practice Siani (oblique) took a full round of batting practice Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time he's done so since landing on the 10-day injured list in early August with a right oblique strain. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Siani will begin a rehab assignment soon, although the team is still determining when and where that will occur. It's looking like the center fielder has a shot to return before the end of August.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab progressing Siani (oblique) has progressed to taking flips and doing some light defensive work, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Siani began hitting off a tee this past weekend and is now continuing his progression as he works his way back from a right oblique strain. The center fielder has been shelved since early August but could be ready to return around the start of September.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to swing Team doctors cleared Siani (oblique) to resume winging a bat, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Siani has been throwing and doing light fielding drills since undergoing a PRP injection Aug. 6, and he'll now be able to add swinging to his baseball activities. The center fielder hasn't played since Aug. 3 due to a strained right oblique but could be back before the end of August.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Meeting with doctors Friday Siani is meeting with doctors Friday to evaluate whether he's healed enough to begin swinging a bat, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Siani received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right oblique Aug. 6, two days after being placed on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old outfielder has progressed to fielding drills and running over the past week, and he could take the next step in his rehab program if doctors believe he's ready to do so. Siani had a slash line of .400/.455/.425 with four stolen bases, nine runs scored and four RBI across 43 plate appearances after the All-Star break.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives PRP injection Siani received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right oblique Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Siani has been able to do some light running and lifting since his strained right oblique sent him to the injured list Sunday, though he remains without an official return timeline. Victor Scott will likely see the bulk of center field reps while Siani is out.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place CF Michael Siani on IL, recall OF Victor Scott II

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed rookie center fielder Michael Siani on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain and recalled outfielder Victor Scott II from Triple-A...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Out with oblique strain The Cardinals placed Siani on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right oblique strain.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday's contest, and the Cardinals won't waste any time before moving him to the injured list. Siani is without an official timeline for his return, but it's likely to sideline him beyond the 10-day minimum and could be a significant injury, per Katie Woo of The Athletic.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for IL The Cardinals are expected to place Siani (oblique) on the injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The team has yet to disclose the severity of the right oblique injury that Siani sustained in Saturday's 5-4 win, but his pending move to the IL suggests that it's more than a day-to-day concern. The Cardinals plan to recall Victor Scott from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move, but it's unclear if Scott will immediately step into Siani's everyday role in center field, or if he'll instead function as more of a late-inning defensive replacement and pinch runner. St. Louis could choose to open up regular room in the outfield for Brendan Donovan, Tommy Pham and Lars Nootbaar, though the club's outfield defense would take a big hit without rangier options like Siani or Scott patrolling center field.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling oblique injury Siani was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to right oblique tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Siani had gone 0-for-3 with three strikeouts before his oblique forced him out of the game in the eighth inning. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but it's possible the Cardinals hold him out for another day or two so that he can properly recover.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds steal Tuesday Siani went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact With both of Tommy Edman (wrist) and Dylan Carlson traded away at the deadline, the Cardinals gave Siani significantly more safety in center field. The outfielder's defense has been excellent this season, and he's batting .393 (11-for-28) with four steals over 10 games since the All-Star break. For the season, he has a .248/.288/.320 slash line with 14 thefts, two home runs, 16 RBI and 33 runs scored over 97 contests. Siani will likely still sit against some southpaws, but he doesn't appear at risk of a strict platoon since the Cardinals currently have just one right-handed-hitting outfielder (Tommy Pham) on their active roster.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Siani is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Siani will join fellow left-handed hitter Nolan Gorman on the bench while the Pirates send southpaw Martin Perez to the hill. Dylan Carlson will check in for Siani in center field.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Siani is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Siani started all three games of St. Louis' weekend series in Atlanta, but he'll begin the series opener versus the Pirates on the bench. Lars Nootbaar will slide over to center field, while Alec Burleson will play right, Willson Contreras will serve as the designated hitter and Pedro Pages will catch.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another steal Siani went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact Siani has opened the second half 4-for-10 with three steals and five strikeouts over three games. The outfielder is better known as a defensive ace, but if he can get his bat going, he offers some appeal as a speed threat in deeper fantasy formats. Siani is slashing .235/.273/.309 with two home runs, 13 thefts, 14 RBI and 30 runs scored through 225 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Saturday Siani went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader split with Atlanta.

Impact After going 1-for-3 with no other production in the matinee as the Cardinals lost 3-2 in 10 innings, Siani made a bigger impact in a victory during the nightcap. It's the second time this season he's swiped multiple bags in a game, and the 25-year-old center fielder has gone 12-for-15 on the basepaths in 89 games, but Siani otherwise isn't making much of an impact on offense -- he's slashing .230/.269/.305 with two homers, 14 RBI and 29 runs.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Siani (elbow) is batting ninth and playing center field Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Siani was hit by a pitch in the elbow during the first game of a doubleheader Saturday and didn't play in Game 2 or the Cardinals' final game before the All-Star break on Sunday. However, he'll be good to go after the four days of rest, filling his usual spot in center field. Siani is slashing .227/.263/.304 across 214 plate appearances.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday with elbow injury Siani (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Siani will get a chance to rest his bruised left elbow in the final game before the All-Star break after he injured it in the first contest of Saturday's doubleheader with Chicago. Lars Nootbaar will cover center field in Siani's stead Sunday.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for nightcap Siani (elbow) is out of the lineup for the second game of a double-header against the Cubs on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Siani was hit in the elbow by a pitch in the first inning of Game 1 and was eventually removed in the fourth frame. The center fielder has been diagnosed with a left elbow contusion but the Cardinals could opt to give Siani an extended break with All-Star festivities beginning Monday.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Siani's 2-run single leads Cardinals to 7-4 win over Brewers in 12 innings

Cardinals place CF Michael Siani on IL, recall OF Victor Scott II