Wainwright (groin) will make his next rehab start for Double-A Springfield on Tuesday against Wichita, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright will throw around 75 pitches against the Wind Surge in his second rehab start since being placed on the injured list with a groin strain. The right-hander could return to the Cardinals rotation shortly after to make his season debut in what has been announced as Wainwright's final season in the majors, but that will at least be partially be determined by his results for Springfield on Tuesday.

Wainwright (groin) made his first rehab start for Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out three over three innings.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright threw 40 of those 59 pitches for strikes, but he averaged just 86 miles per hour with his fastball and topped out at 87 miles per hour, per John Denton of MLB.com. Before returning from the 15-day injured list, the veteran right-hander is scheduled for one more minor-league rehab start, which will likely come next Tuesday with Springfield. He should then be cleared to make his season debut for the Cardinals, around five weeks after suffering a groin strain while working out with Team USA during the World Baseball Classic.

Wainwright (groin) will make two rehab starts before rejoining the Cardinals' rotation, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The first one will come Wednesday at Double-A Springfield, when he's set to throw 55-60 pitches. He'll then throw around 75 pitches five days after that before being re-evaluated. Assuming he looks and feels fine, that would set Wainwright up for a season debut as soon as April 29 in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

Wainwright (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright was initially expected to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday, but giving him an extra day off will allow him to throw a few more pitches Wednesday. Moving back to Wednesday will also line Wainwright up to pitch the same day as Jake Woodford, whose rotation spot he's likely to take once activated form the 15-day injured list. It's not clear how many rehab outings Wainwright will require, but he's on track for a return before the end of the month.

Wainwright (groin) said Friday that he expects to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Springfield, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright drew strong reviews after facing live hitters in a simulated setting Friday at Busch Stadium and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a groin strain he suffered in late March. It's not clear how many rehab starts are lined up, but the veteran right-hander will almost certainly be ready to join the Cardinals' struggling rotation before the end of April.

Wainwright (groin) will face live hitters Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lars Nootbaar (thumb) will be one of those hitters. Wainwright has been sidelined since he strained his groin during a weight training session with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but he could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week and appears on track to join the Cardinals' rotation before the end of April.

Wainwright (groin) is expected to face live hitters Friday or Saturday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright made it through another bullpen session Tuesday, delivering two sets of 20 pitches, and is now ready to take the next step in his recovery from a groin strain. The current hope is that the veteran right-hander will be able to make his 2023 regular-season debut sometime before the end of April, but he'll surely need a minor-league rehab assignment first.

Wainwright (groin) completed a 33-pitch bullpen session Saturday and will throw another side session Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals and Wainwright will figure out his next steps after he repeats his activity from Saturday three days later. Jones notes that Wainwright will most likely face hitters in live batting practice before making a rehab start or pitching in a simulated game prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list. Wainwright could have a chance at returning from the IL by the end of April if he experiences no further setbacks in his recovery from a groin strain.

Wainwright (groin) is scheduled for another bullpen session Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright made it through a 28-pitch side session Thursday without issue and could soon embark on a minor-league rehab assignment if Sunday's workout also goes smoothly. The veteran right-hander was placed on the injured list just before Opening Day after suffering a groin strain while doing weight training with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Jake Woodford is currently filling his spot in the Cardinals' rotation.

Wainwright (groin) will throw another bullpen session Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wainwright threw off a mound Monday for the first time since his groin strain and it went well, clearing the way for another bullpen session Thursday. A rehab assignment shouldn't be too far off, putting the veteran right-hander on track to return before the end of April if all goes well.