Bader went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bader drove in a run in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh, and he provided the only run production of Sunday's contest with his three-run blast in the second inning. Through his first three appearances since returning from a forearm injury, Bader has gone 2-for-11 with four RBI and a stolen base.

Bader went 0-for-4 with an RBI groundout, a walk and a stolen base in a win over the Pirates on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Playing in just his second game of the season, Bader was able to make at least a modest mark in the box score after also singling over four at-bats in his season debut Friday. The defensive-minded outfielder swiped just three bases in four attempts last season after logging double-digit steals in each of the prior pair of campaigns, so the early theft Saturday could be a positive sign for what his production in that category might be in 2021.

Bader (forearm) went 1-for-4 in his season debut against the Pirates on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader made his long-awaited 2021 regular-season debut after an extended stay on the IL due to a forearm injury. The 26-year-old stepped back into his starting center field role, where he'll look to remain a mainstay moving forward with the help of his stellar glove work.

Bader (forearm) was activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader has been sidelined since March 24 with a forearm issue. However, he'll presumably make his first start of the 2021 season Friday against the Pirates. Bader's return will once again crowd the Cardinals' outfield and will likely cost Tyler O'Neill or Justin Williams playing time.

Bader (forearm) is at full speed and could rejoin the team in the next 7-to-10 days if his progress continues as planned, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was cleared for live batting practice earlier in the week and appears to have responded well to that increase in workload. Assuming that continues, he should be set to return sometime during the team's homestand against the Mets and Rockies that begins May 3.

Bader (forearm) has been cleared to take part in live batting practice, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader has also been throwing from 120 feet recently as he continues to work his way back from a forearm injury. The 26-year-old hasn't yet been cleared to participate in all baseball activities but is trending in the right direction after dealing with a setback in late March. However, a timetable for his return to game action hasn't yet been announced. Dylan Carlson should continue to handle most of the starts in center field while Bader is sidelined.

Bader (forearm) continues to make progress but is still 10-to-14 days from being fully cleared to participate in all baseball activities, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was originally expected to miss four weeks when he suffered a setback with his forearm in late March. He hasn't reportedly been dealing with any further setbacks, but he's behind that original timeline, as it will be roughly five weeks from the start of that timeframe when he's cleared for all baseball activities, let alone cleared to return to game action. Dylan Carlson has handled most of the starts in center in his absence.

Bader (forearm) has been participating in light baseball activities but hasn't yet been cleared to swing as of Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was expected to miss at least four weeks after he suffered a left forearm strain in late March. He doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, but the 26-year-old isn't necessarily behind schedule in his recovery. Bader has been running the bases and doing work with one arm, but the team appears to be bringing him along slowly to prevent another flare-up. Lane Thomas and Dylan Carlson should continue to fill in as the center fielder in Bader's absence while Justin Williams and Austin Dean see additional playing time in the outfield.

The Cardinals placed Bader (forearm) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that the 26-year-old would be sidelined at least four weeks due to a left forearm strain. While Bader is on the mend, Dylan Carlson is expected to serve as the Cardinals' everyday center fielder.

Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that Bader has suffered a "flare up" with his forearm and will miss at least four weeks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader had been appearing in Grapefruit League games over the past two weeks after dealing with a forearm issue earlier this spring. However, he'll receive a PRP injection Wednesday and will begin the regular season on the injured list as a result of his setback. In his absence, Dylan Carlson could shift to center field, while Lane Thomas and Justin Williams could see extra playing time for the Cardinals over the first few weeks of the regular season.