St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) exited Tuesday's start against the Detroit Tigers with right shoulder tightness. He was pulled from the game after surrendering back-to-back home runs to Robbie Grossman and Miguel Cabrera. Flaherty allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one across two innings during Tuesday's game. The severity of Flaherty's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well again on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, picking up a quality start. Flaherty went six innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight. Both runs he allowed came on solo home runs, and he ended up without a decision as the game went into extra innings long after he'd hit the showers. He'll take a 2.68 ERA into his next start and needs to be back in every fantasy starting lineup where ...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) returned from the injured list on Friday and pitched excellently against the Kansas City Royals. Flaherty tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out five and not issuing a walk. Flaherty was fantastic throughout his outing, but was lifted after six innings and 81 pitches. Without the injury concerns, he would likely have had a chance at a complete game in this one, but the Cardinals are sure to be careful ...

The St. Louis Cardinals activated starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Fellow pitcher Wade LeBlanc was placed on the 10-day injured list to make room on the active roster. The Cardinals also announced that Flaherty will start against the Kansas City Royals tonight. In 11 starts spanning 62 innings this season, Flaherty has pitched to a 2.90 ERA, a 3.75 FIP, 67 strikeouts, and 20 walks. The 25-year-old didn't throw more than four innings in any of his...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) will be activated from the injured list to make the start for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Flaherty made three minor league rehab starts with no setbacks but hasn't pitched in a major league game since May 31. He'll likely be on a pitch count, but still has the upside to be worth starting in most formats. He'll return to an 8-1 record with a 2.90 ERA.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (elbow) was placed on the injured list, retroactive to August 8, due to inflammation in his left elbow. Reports state that the injury has been affecting Kim for a while, which helps to explain why he hasn't been pitching as well lately. For now, it remains unclear whether this is a long-term issue or something that may only cause Kim to miss a pair of starts. Jack Flaherty (oblique) is expected back soon and will likely take Kim's spot if ...

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) could join the starting rotation for the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates next week. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since May 31 with an oblique strain. "I'm going to pitch in Pittsburgh," said Flaherty. "I feel healthy today." The Cardinals ace owned an (8-1) record along with a 2.90 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 67:20 K: BB across 62 innings before landing on the injured list. He was up to 75 pitches in his previous rehab outing ...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) will have his third rehab outing Friday for Double-A Springfield and if there are no setbacks his next start will come in the majors, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. Flaherty has cemented himself as the Cardinals ace the last couple of years, and before getting hurt this year he had a 2.90 ERA with 67 strikeouts, 20 walks and seven home runs allowed in 62 innings. Fantasy managers can expect Flaherty to return to ace status as ...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) is likely to ramp up to about 55 pitches in Sunday's minor league rehab outing, moving another step closer to making his return, according to The Athletic. He threw 31 pitches in a two-inning rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, facing seven batters and striking out three. It was the first time he had faced live hitters since landing on the injured list on May 31. Flaherty has cemented himself as the Cardinals ace the last ...

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (oblique) threw 31 pitches in a two-inning rehab start with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. He faced seven batters and struck out three. It was the first time he has faced live hitters since landing on the injured list on May 31, and he is now another step closer to making his return. Flaherty has cemented himself as the Cardinals ace the last couple of years, and before getting hurt this year he had a 2.90 ERA with 67 strikeouts, 20 walks and ...