Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Yepez (forearm) won't be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday while the 24-year-old looks to overcome an illness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The ailment first cropped up Sunday, when Yepez was scheduled to make what was expected to be his fifth and final rehab appearance at Triple-A Memphis. He was scratched from Memphis' lineup Sunday but already seems to be showing improvement, as he worked out in St. Louis on Monday and Tuesday. Marmol suggested that Yepez could still benefit from a full game in the outfield before being activated from the IL, so it's possible that Yepez heads back to Memphis for one final contest. He should make his return from the IL no later than this weekend.

Yepez (forearm) could be reinstated from the injured list as early as Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yepez began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday and has gone 3-for-11 with a run and a strikeout over three games. He'll play at least six innings in right field Saturday and is expected to play between six and nine innings in right field Sunday.

Yepez (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yepez will be eased into action by serving as the designated hitter and playing first base as he works through a throwing program. It's expected the 24-year-old will get at least one game in right field later in the assignment, so he's likely at least a week away from a return to the Cardinals, barring any setbacks.

Yepez said that he's no longer feeling discomfort in his strained right forearm while swinging the bat and is hopeful to resume a throwing program Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Completing a throwing program would likely be the final benchmark Yepez needs to reach in his recovery from the injury before heading out on what would likely be a brief minor-league rehab assignment. Yepez had been handling a near-everyday role for St. Louis prior to landing on the injured list in mid-July, but it's unclear if he'll immediately reclaim a regular spot in the lineup once he's activated.

Yepez (forearm) is expected to miss at least another week, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yepez has been swinging a bat over the last few days but is still experiencing discomfort while throwing. The 24-year-old will need at least another week to recover, and it's possible that he'll require a brief rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Cardinals.

Yepez (forearm) has felt better while swinging recently but hasn't yet resumed throwing, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yepez was diagnosed with a Grade 2 forearm strain last week but has made good progress in his recovery so far, and the Cardinals are hopeful that he'll be able to resume throwing in 3-4 days. The 24-year-old is eligible to return to action as early as Tuesday against the Blue Jays, but it seems likely that the team will wait to activate him until he's fully ready to play.

Yepez (forearm) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yepez sustained his forearm injury while throwing home Thursday. A Grade 2 strain typically sidelines players between 10 days and three weeks. He landed on the 10-day injured list Friday, while Albert Pujols, Corey Dickerson and Lars Nootbaar should see increased playing time in his absence.

Yepez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right forearm Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It's possible the injury could explain why Yepez has just one hit in his last six games. He'll be out until at least the second series of the second half, though a precise timeline for his return has yet to be established. Lars Nootbaar was recalled in a corresponding move, though it's Corey Dickerson who will get the start in right field Friday.

Yepez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Albert Pujols is receiving another start as the Cardinals' designated hitter and Lars Nootbaar will crack the lineup in the corner outfield in the spot opposite Corey Dickerson, so Yepez will retreat to the bench for the penultimate game of the series with Los Angeles. Yepez had started in every game for the Cardinals dating back to June 20, hitting .225/.238/.463 with five home runs, 11 RBI and one additional run over a stretch of 22 games.

Yepez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Yepez has flexed his power lately with five homers and two doubles in his last eight games. A consistent place in the lineup has served him well since Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) and Harrison Bader (foot) went on the injured list in the last two weeks. Yepez is up to 11 long balls, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored and 10 doubles while slashing a strong .281/.321/.522 through 193 plate appearances.