Jake Westbrook (oblique) felt great after a 50-pitch simulated game Tuesday. Westbrook hasn't pitched since September 8 due to a strained oblique, but he says he's back to full strength now and is ready to pitch if needed. He could be an option for the Cards if they advance to the World Series. The 35-year-old right-hander posted a 3.97 ERA and 106/52 K/BB ratio over 174 2/3 innings over 28 starts this year.