St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants - News - May 05, 2022 | FOX Sports

LaMonte Wade Jr. - Leading off in first game back Wade is leading off and starting in right field in his first game back from the injured list Friday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wade, who typically plays mostly against righties, will slot right in atop the order with Jordan Hicks on the hill for St. Louis. The lefty-hitting first baseman/outfielder had seven walks and zero strikeouts in seven rehab games.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Flaherty - Significant step in recovery Flaherty (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and he will be allowed to throw all of his pitches, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact This will be his first bullpen session since being shut down in march and it's noteworthy that he won't just be limited to fastballs. Flaherty will likely have several more such sessions, possibly throwing live batting practice, before a rehab assignment would be on the table.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Llovera - Optioned to Triple-A Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will likely be back up in short order after giving up one run on three hits and zero walks while striking out five over four innings -- all in the past calendar week. Sean Hjelle will take a spot in the big-league bullpen.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Long - Sent to Triple-A Long was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact He had a 3.48 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and eight strikeouts in 10.1 innings through nine appearances. Sean Hjelle was promoted to take a spot in the big-league bullpen.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sean Hjelle - Joins big-league bullpen Hjelle was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Friday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact He will be available out of the bullpen Friday. The Giants felt it was a good spot for his potential debut with the Cardinals' lineup being so righty-heavy. Hjelle, who turns 25 on Saturday, is one of the tallest pitchers to ever potentially pitch in the majors at 6-foot-11. He had a 4.37 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in 22.2 innings through five starts at Triple-A.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright has 'zero symptoms' after COVID diagnosis ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright used Twitter to reassure his fans that he is symptom-free and feeling “great” after he was placed...

MAY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM