Sat 9/27/14 7:04 PM

The Cardinals plan to start Wainwright on Sunday regardless of whether or not they clinch the NL Central Saturday night, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports. Wainwright would still be able to start Game 1 of the NLDS on normal rest if he pitches Sunday, so it appears he will take the ball as scheduled, even though a Cardinals victory Saturday night would render Sunday's game relatively meaningless. Those planning to start Wainwright on Sunday should be sure to check out the result of Saturday's game, however, as Wainwright could be removed from his start earlier than usual if the Cardinals have the division in hand.