Bader (ribs) is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader has been recovering in Florida recently, and he's been taking at-bats and playing center field. Manager Mike Shildt said that the 27-year-old will likely report to a low-level affiliate to begin his rehab stint, so he could require a fairly lengthy assignment since he's been sidelined since May 25. If all goes well, he could return to the Cardinals sometime in early July.