Chris Carpenter SP FA Fri 7/5/13 6:06 PM
Chris Carpenter
SP FA
Chris Carpenter (shoulder, back) threw five simulated innings in a successful bullpen session at Busch Stadium on Friday.
Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny was particularly encouraged by the outing, stating that it was the best he's seen from Carpenter during his lengthy rehab. The next step will be for him to face live hitters, which could happen this week. He's still got a long way to go before returning, but this is a step in the right direction.