The Cardinals transferred Mayers (lat) to the 60-day injured list.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction has no bearing on Mayers' timeline to return from a right lat strain, as he's already missed more than two months with the injury. Mayers has resumed mound work, throwing a pain-free bullpen session Monday. He could soon be ready to face hitters, which would put him on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment before the end of the month.

Mayers (lat) will throw a bullpen session either Friday or Saturday and could start a rehab assignment by the end of June, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mike Shildt labeled the rehabbing right-hander as "ahead of schedule" Thursday, certainly an encouraging sign considering Mayers has already missed close to two months of action. The reliever noted that he'd gotten his range of motion back recently after sticking to a set throwing routine over the last three weeks. "It's been a slow process, but I think I'm getting closer to the end," Mayers said. "The big thing they've stressed to me is one day at a time. A setback is way bigger than trying to cut a corner here and there. I know my schedule like a day or two ahead, but other than that, I don't know."

Mayers (lat) has started playing catch, Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers' road to picking up a baseball again was a long one, considering he's been on the injured list since April 16. Now that he's reached that benchmark, the right-handed reliever will remain on an every-other-day throwing schedule for the time being, with the goal of starting bullpen sessions within the next 2-to-3 weeks.

Mayers (lat) is set to begin a throwing program early next week, Dave Sessions of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed reliever hit the injured list April 16 after exiting an appearance against the Brewers the night prior with discomfort. Mayers was originally projected to miss significant time and has already been sidelined just over a month, but the fact he'll begin throwing in a matter of days is an indication his recovery may be starting to ramp up.

Mayers will be sidelined for a few months with a lat injury, though he won't require surgery, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers had a 5.40 ERA in 8.1 innings prior to suffering the lat strain. It's not clear exactly when the Cardinals expect him back, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him moved to the 60-day injured list at some point.

Mayers has been moved to the 10-day injured list due to a right lat strain.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers suffered the injury during Monday night's matchup with Milwaukee, and as expected, he'll require a stint on the shelf. In corresponding moves, Yairo Munoz, Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley have all been recalled, while Drew Robinson has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis and Tyler O'Neill has also been placed on the 10-day IL.

Updating an earlier report, Mayers, who was removed from Monday's loss to the Brewers due to shoulder discomfort, will return to St. Louis for further examination but is expected to land on the injured list, Andrew Wagner of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The discouraging report came from manager Mike Shildt, although Tuesday's examination should provide the final verdict. The Cardinals' skipper mentioned Mayers felt cramping under his arm pit, and the exact nature of the injury should be pinpointed after the team's medical staff has a first-hand look.

Mayers was removed from Monday's game against Milwaukee due to an undisclosed injury, FOX Sports Midwest reports. He allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over 0.2 innings prior to exiting.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers never looked comfortable on the mound, and it resulted in a disastrous outing before he was lifted with an apparent injury in the sixth inning. He'll be considered day-to-day until the extent of the issue is determined.

Mayers, who allowed an earned run on two hits while recording a strikeout over an inning against the Reds on Saturday, owns a 2.35 ERA and has one hold over 7.2 innings thus far this season.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers' hiccup Saturday was his second of the season, as he'd also allowed an earned run on a solo home run against the Pirates back on April 1. the 27-year-old right-hander has otherwise been steady, averaging just under a strikeout per inning and working more than one inning in four of seven appearances. Mayers' middle-relief role should remain steady throughout the season, meaning he'll only get occasional hold opportunities and factor into the decision even less frequently.

Mayers fired two scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League loss to the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing a hit and recording four strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed reliever has put together a strong spring, as Mayers now sports a 2.89 ERA across 9.1 innings over seven Grapefruit League appearances. Mayers endured a rocky 2018 wherein he generated a 4.70 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 50 appearances. However, his ability to work multiple innings when needed and encouraging work during the exhibition slate figure to afford him consistent middle-relief opportunities in the coming season.