Bader is absent from Wednesday's lineup against the Royals after experiencing a migraine, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old apparently began experiencing the migraine Tuesday night, which also resulted in some vomiting. Bader will be available off the bench, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com, so it doesn't appear to be a serious concern.

Bader is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Royals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader started the past five games and was 6-for-15 with two homers, a triple, three doubles, six runs, three RBI and a stolen base during that stretch, but he'll take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Carlson and Dexter Fowler will start in the outfield from left to right.

Bader went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and a run in a loss to the Royals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader gave the Cardinals hopes of a comeback by lacing a one-out triple off Royals closer Trevor Rosenthal in the ninth inning, but the would-be rally was subsequently snuffed out. The three-bagger was Bader's first of the season and extended his on-base streak to five games. It's a welcome surge for Bader and his fantasy managers, as the outfielder has boosted his average 118 points to .243 during that stretch.

Bader went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, and a two-run home run Sunday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

For the second game in a row, Bader delivered multiple extra-base hits. He took Tyler Mahle deep in the second inning to homer in back-to-back contests -- his only two long balls this season. After a very slow start at the dish, Bader was a key contributor to the Cardinals' offense to close their series against the Reds, totalling two doubles, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in two contests. For the season, he's now hitting .233/.361/.533 across 36 plate appearances.

Bader went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a double in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bader got aboard with a double in the third inning and later scored on a Tommy Edman single. In the fifth, Bader launched his first homer of the year off Reds starter Wade Miley. The 26-year-old Bader had been held without a hit in the last three games. He's batting .185 with just one homer, one RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base across 32 plate appearances.

Bader is not starting Thursday against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader has appeared in seven games for the Cardinals in August, going 2-for-11 with a 2:2 BB:K in those contests. Dylan Carlson is covering center field in his place Thursday, with Tyler O'Neill getting the start in left field.

Bader is not in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was expected to sit Tuesday before Tyler O'Neill was scratched with a finger issue, pushing Dylan Carlson to left and Bader back into the lineup in center. Bader will now sit Wednesday afternoon instead, with O'Neill in left and Carlson in center, but there's a good chance Bader returns for the nightcap.

Bader will start in center field and bat ninth Tuesday against the Cubs, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was originally stationed on the bench for Tuesday's contest, but he'll take he place of Tyler O'Neill (undisclosed), who was a late scratch. Bader is 3-for-17 with three runs and a stolen base in nine games this season.

Bader isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bader went 1-for-1 with a walk in the second game of Monday's doubleheader, but he'll return to the bench Tuesday. Dylan Carlson will shift to center field with Dexter Fowler serving as the right fielder.

Bader isn't in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bader wasn't in the lineup for the series finale against the Pirates on Sunday, and he'll once again take a seat with right-hander Kyle Hendricks starting in the first game of the twin bill. While Bader shouldn't be in a platoon situation, the Cardinals' depth in the outfield gives the team more flexibility with the lineup card against righties. Dylan Carlson is starting in center field for Game 1 of the doubleheader.