Chris Carpenter is showing greater flexibility with his right shoulder and could be ready to begin a throwing program sometime in the next four weeks. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said back on May 12 that Carp could start a throwing program in mid-June, which is now about three weeks away. Recent reports on the veteran righty have all been positive, but his comeback from nerve issues in his shoulder has been a slow process. He shouldn't be counted on before the All-Star break.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak told FOX Sports Midwest on Saturday that Chris Carpenter (neck, shoulder) could start a throwing program in mid-June. Carpenter has been progressing well through a series of strengthening exercises and should be ready to take the next step in about a month. He'll still need 4-6 weeks from the time he first begins throwing, so it's looking like a late-July return is the best case scenario. The good news is Lance Lynn is excelling as a fill-in.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Monday that the timeline for Chris Carpenter (shoulder) to return is "open-ended." Carpenter continues to strengthen his shoulder after neck pain and nerve issues forced him to begin the season on the disabled list, but it's estimated that he'll need a minimum of 5-6 weeks of recovery and conditioning once he's ready to return to the mound. As a result, it's increasingly unlikely that the veteran right-hander return prior to the All-Star break. Fortunately for the Cardinals, Lance Lynn has emerged during his absence.

Chris Carpenter (shoulder) is ''regaining strength'' but remains without a timetable to resume throwing. "I feel like my arm is stronger," Carpenter said. "I'm regaining strength. I just don't know when I'm going to pitch." Carpenter, 37, continues to work in an exercise program, but doesn't appear close to a return. The Cardinals' medical staff will wait until he reaches pre-injury levels before clearing him to pick up a baseball.

Chris Carpenter (shoulder) is "feeling better," but remains without a timetable to resume throwing. It's unclear if this is Carpenter's official prognosis following Thursday's "battery of tests," but it's clear he's still nowhere near a return. Once he's deemed strong enough to resume throwing, Carpenter could embark on a minor-league rehab assignment within 7-10 days. Lance Lynn will continue to hold down the fort in the Cardinals rotation.

Chris Carpenter is currently back in St. Louis working on strengthening his right shoulder. Carpenter was diagnosed with nerve irritation in his right shoulder two weeks ago. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak anticipates having an update on his status during the team's series in Cincinnati next week.

Red Sox placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury. Carpenter is scheduled to undergo surgery soon to remove a bone spur from his throwing elbow. The 26-year-old right-hander will be out of commission for a couple months.

Cardinals placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with nerve irritation in his throwing shoulder. St. Louis is hoping Carpenter will be able to return in May and doesn't believe the shoulder injury will linger. Lance Lynn will hold down a rotation spot in the meantime.

Cardinals placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right shoulder injury. Carpenter is currently dealing with nerve irritation in his right shoulder. He'll need to strengthen the shoulder before beginning a throwing program, but Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Friday that he's hoping the veteran right-hander will be able to return sometime in May. Lance Lynn will take his spot in the rotation for now.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said in an interview on 590 The Fan in St. Louis Friday that he's "optimistic" Chris Carpenter (shoulder) will return sometime in May. He added that the team would look outside the organization for help if he felt the nerve issue in Carpenter's shoulder was going to be a long-term problem, but he doesn't think it will be. It's an encouraging statement from the GM, as Carp's status had been pretty open-ended, but it sounds like he might be out only for a month or so. Lance Lynn will hold down a rotation spot in the meantime.