Lance Berkman (knee) expects to be return in July. The Cardinals projected a rehab of 8-10 weeks immediately following surgery, but Berkman believes he'll be back sooner. "Basically, I'm assuming the first part of July," he said. "If there's a setback, then right after the All-Star break." Berkman has already shed his crutches and was able to avoid a microfracture procedure that would have extended his rehab. An early July return is the best-case scenario. Matt Adams and Allen Craig will see regular at-bats at first base in the interim.