Tejada (quad) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Thursday, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tejada is ready to get back on the field after sitting out most of the last two weeks with his injured quad. He could rejoin the Cardinals as early as Sunday, which is an indication he will not require a lengthy minor-league stint. His role upon rejoining the big club has not been explicitly determined, but he was the favorite for the regular shortstop job prior to being injured, so he could provide some stability at a position that has been a revolving door for the Cardinals early this season.