Flaherty (shoulder) will make his first rehab start with Double-A Springfield on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He has been throwing live batting practice sessions with his teammates, building up to 40-to-50 pitches most recently. Flaherty will likely require multiple rehab starts before joining the big-league rotation.

Flaherty (shoulder) is expected to report to Double-A Springfield next week to start a rehab assignment, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has pitched against live hitters multiple times over the past week, and he's now poised to begin a rehab assignment. Flaherty threw about 40-to-50 pitches in his last session and should continue ramping up his workload from there. Given he's been sidelined for the first two months of the season with a right shoulder injury, the 26-year-old will likely require multiple starts in the minors before making his 2022 debut for St. Louis.

Flaherty (shoulder) faced teammates Lars Nootbaar and Andrew Knizner on Tuesday in a two-inning live batting practice session, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The live batting practice session was the second one for Flaherty since he picked up the right shoulder injury in spring training. He threw somewhere between 40 and 50 pitches Tuesday but didn't appear to be satisfied with how he commanded his throws, according to John Denton of MLB.com. On a more positive note, Katie Woo of The Athletic relays that Flaherty said he felt better physically following the workout than he has at any point over the past calendar year, so his main focus at this stage may just be ramping up rather than strengthening his shoulder. The Cardinals have yet to announce the next step for Flaherty, but he could be sent out for the first of what's likely to be at least two minor-league rehab appearances or simulated games before he returns from the 60-day injured list.

Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to face live hitters Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty will repeat the activity he most recently performed last Thursday, though he'll presumably increase his workload in the upcoming throwing session after tossing 25 pitches his last time out. If Flaherty's shoulder checks out fine following Wednesday's live batting practice session, he could head out on a minor-league rehab assignment early the following week.

Flaherty (shoulder) threw 25 pitches while facing live hitters Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty was facing hitters for the first time Thursday, and he was able to utilize his full arsenal of pitches during the throwing session. Assuming the right-hander feels good following Thursday's live BP, he'll likely be in the mix to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon.

Flaherty (shoulder) will face live hitters Thursday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty began throwing bullpen sessions in early May, and he's now been cleared to face hitters after being transferred to the 60-day injured list last week. The right-hander isn't eligible to be activated by the Cardinals until early June, but it seems like he's trending toward a minor-league rehab assignment.

Flaherty (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty has been sidelined since the start of the regular season due to a right shoulder injury, but he began throwing bullpen sessions early this month. Since the right-hander will likely require a rehab assignment before rejoining the major-league club, his shift to the 60-day injured list shouldn't impact his return timetable. Matthew Liberatore is slated to have his contract selected to make his major-league debut as the starter for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to toss his second bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday since resuming his throwing program in mid-April, Evan Frondorf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flaherty apparently checked out fine after completing a bullpen session of roughly 30 pitches over the weekend, so he'll get back on the mound again a few days later and presumably incorporate more of his pitches. Based on how Flaherty looks in that side session, the Cardinals will decide whether he's ready to advance to facing live hitters. Since Flaherty will at some point need at least two simulated games or minor-league rehab outings to build up his pitch count, he may be trending toward an early June return from the 10-day injured list.

Flaherty (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and he will be allowed to throw all of his pitches, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be his first bullpen session since being shut down in march and it's noteworthy that he won't just be limited to fastballs. Flaherty will likely have several more such sessions, possibly throwing live batting practice, before a rehab assignment would be on the table.

Flaherty (shoulder) advanced to throwing off flat ground from 240 feet Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since he was cleared to begin a throwing program about two weeks ago, Flaherty hasn't hit any snags in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation. Although he's playing long toss, the right-hander isn't expected to resume throwing off a mound until after the first week in May, per John Denton of MLB.com. Since he was sidelined for all of spring training, Flaherty may need another month to fully build up for starting duty before he makes his return from the 10-day injured list.