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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

On bench for nightcap Siani (elbow) is out of the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, 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 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

Makes early exit Saturday Siani departed the first game of Saturday's twin bill against the Cubs due to a left elbow contusion, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Siani was hit by a pitch on the left elbow with the bases loaded in the first inning to get credited with an RBI. He stayed in the game for a few more frames before being removed in the fourth. Siani got a second plate appearance prior to his departure and grounded out to first base. It's worth noting that the Cardinals were up 10-1 at the time of his departure, so it's possible that Siani's exit was precautionary. The teams are playing a doubleheader Saturday, and it remains to be seen if Siani will be in the lineup for the nightcap.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out first game Siani is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Royals.

Impact Lars Nootbaar will patrol center field in Wednesday's afternoon game. Siani will likely be back in the lineup for the second game of the double dip.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds steal in win Siani went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact Siani has gone 5-for-15 with one RBI, three runs scored and three strikeouts over his last four games. A run of five straight opposing left-handed pitchers has taken a chunk out of his recent playing time, though Siani has started in three of those games while the switch hitting Dylan Carlson moved between center field and right field. For the year, Siani has a .233/.266/.312 slash line, two home runs, 10 steals, 13 RBI and 26 runs scored over 208 plate appearances.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Siani is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact With the Cardinals facing a left-hander (DJ Herz) for a fourth straight game, the lefty-hitting Siani will hit the bench for the second time during that stretch. The switch-hitting Dylan Carlson will spell Siani in center field.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Siani is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact With southpaw Martin Perez on the hill for the Pirates, the left-handed hitting Siani will begin the contest on the bench. Switch-hitter Dylan Carlson will patrol center field for the Cardinals.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays return negative X-rays on Siani's ribs came back clean after he was removed from Saturday's game against San Francisco, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Siani was lifted from Saturday's contest with bruised ribs after making a diving catch in the third inning. While it seems as though Siani has avoided significant injury, his availability for Sunday's series finale remains up in the air.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays return negative Siani's (ribs) X-rays came back clean after being removed from Saturday's game against San Francisco, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game after diving catch Siani was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to bruised ribs.

Impact Siani made a spectacular diving catch in the top of the third inning, but he came up in discomfort and left the game shortly thereafter. Dylan Carlson has taken over for Siani in center field.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game after diving catch Siani (undisclosed) left Saturday's game against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Siani made a spectacular diving catch in the top of the third inning, but he came up in discomfort and left the game shortly after. Dylan Carlson has taken over for Siani in center field for the rest of Saturday's contest.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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