Carpenter is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Carpenter was removed from Thursday's game late due to a jammed finger but did return to the lineup Friday and homered and there is no indication the finger is behind his absence Saturday. It's likely the case of facing southpaw Francisco Liriano, as Jedd Gyorko will replace him at second base and bat eighth for the Cardinals. The Pirates send another lefty to the mound Sunday, so it's possible he will receive back-to-back days off.