Bader (ribs) is easing back into things at the Cardinals' facility in Jupiter, Florida, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mike Shildt said Jupiter will be a more controlled setting for Bader to take at-bats once he's ready to do so. To this point, the center fielder has done nothing but light work since going on the injured list May 25, so he likely remains a few weeks from returning to the Cardinals.

Bader (ribs) did some minimal baseball activity on the field Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The center fielder was seen scooping some grounders with assistant coach Willie McGee and a trainer. While this does suggest progress in his recovery, Bader will still require more time before beginning a rehab assignment and ultimately returning to the Cardinals.

Manager Mike Shildt said Tuesday that Bader (ribs) is still resting and will be sidelined "a little bit longer than we anticipated," Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old landed on the injured list with a right rib hairline fracture May 25 and had been taking part in light baseball activities, but Shildt said the outfielder has been unable to "get over the hump" in his recovery. Bader is already eligible to be activated but figures to be sidelined for at least another week or two.

Bader (ribs) was seen wearing a fielder's glove and doing light throwing before Friday's game against the Reds, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The recovering outfielder has seemingly been on an upswing physically, as he also was spotted doing some throwing and taking swings earlier in the week. Bader is eligible for activation beginning Saturday, and although he seems virtually certain to remain on the injured list past that date, an early week return doesn't seem unrealistic given recent news.

Bader (ribs) has started some light throwing and swinging a bat, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The relatively quick return to some type of physical activity is encouraging for Bader, who just went on the injured list May 25. Nevertheless, manager Mike Shildt remains unsure of whether Bader will be healthy enough to be activated when first eligible Saturday, but there is optimism his time on the shelf won't extend much further that under any circumstance.

Bader was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right rib hairline fracture, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the team's initial optimism, Bader's rib is indeed fractured. It's unclear how much time the 26-year-old, who has gone 1-for-20 in his last six games, will miss. John Nogowski was recalled to fill Bader's roster spot.

The Cardinals are optimistic the rib injury Bader suffered in Monday's loss to the White Sox does not include a fracture, although the outfielder is set for additional testing Tuesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader rolled over the ball while attempting to make a diving catch in the third inning and had to exit the game as a result. Manager Mike Shildt noted that initial imaging of the injured area was encouraging, but Tuesday's more detailed evaluation should offer further clarity. If Bader is forced to miss any time, Tommy Edman could shift over to the outfield while Matt Carpenter potentially draws some starts at second base.

Bader left Monday's game against the White Sox with an apparent rib injury, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader suffered the injury on a diving play in the outfield, and he was forced to exit immediately after. Dylan Carlson moved to center field and Justin Williams entered the game in left to replace the injured Bader.

Bader went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to San Diego on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader went deep to left field in the seventh inning, though the long ball still left St. Louis seven runs off the lead. The outfielder is slashing a solid .280/.351/.540 with four homers and nine RBI across 57 plate appearances on the season.

Bader went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 5-0 win over the Rockies on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader hit his third home run of the season off Austin Gomber in the second inning. He has played in just eight games this season and he's homered in three of them. In addition, he has eight RBI, four runs and a pair of steals. The 27-year-old is always a threat for double-digit home runs and steals.