Molina is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Molina went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Game 1, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

Molina went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Sunday's 15-6 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Molina had a two-run single in the first inning and a two-run homer in the fifth. He's posted multiple hits in three of eight games in May, going 9-for-27 (.333) with two homers, six RBI and six runs scored. The veteran catcher is up to a .253/.253/.373 slash line in 75 plate appearances overall.

Molina isn't starting Friday against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Molina has gone 1-for-7 with a double, two runs and a strikeout over his last two games, and he'll take a seat for a second consecutive matchup. Andrew Knizner will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

Molina isn't starting Thursday's rubber match versus the Orioles, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The catcher will get a breather after starting two straight games, going 1-for-7 with a double and two runs over those contests. Andrew Knizner will start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Molina is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Molina will head to the bench Sunday for the second time in the past three games. Andrew Knizner will start behind the plate in his place.

Molina went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a 7-1 victory versus the Giants on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop came into the contest with only one extra-base hit (a double) on the season, but he was able to break that drought with a a third-inning solo homer to left field. Molina later singled and scored in the fifth inning to put a bow on his best offensive performance of the campaign. Molina could be breaking out of a season-long slump, as he's batting .321 (9-for-28) over his past eight contests.

Molina is starting at catcher and will bat eighth against the Royals on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Tuesday's loss to the Royals while dealing with an illness, Molina is ready to go for Wednesday's rubber match. The 39-year-old has gotten off to a slow start this season, batting .208 with one extra-base hit while still looking for his first RBI. If his struggles continue, Andrew Knizner figures to gain more playing time as the year goes on.

Molina's absence from the lineup Tuesday against the Royals is due to an illness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

The illness explains why Molina will be out of the lineup for the third consecutive game, but he's tested negative for COVID-19, so he could return to action soon. Andrew Knizner remains the starter until he returns.

Molina was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals for undisclosed reasons.

EDGE Analysis

Molina was out of the lineup for consecutive games Sunday and Monday, but the Cardinals didn't announce any sort of injury. Given that he'll miss yet another start Tuesday, it seems likely that he's dealing with some sort of issue, but the Cardinals still haven't specified what that would be. Andrew Knizner will get another start behind the plate in his absence.

Molina is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

After making four straight starts behind the dish, Molina received a breather for Sunday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks, but his absence from the lineup for the second day in a row is more suspect. The Cardinals haven't yet indicated that an injury is the cause of Molina sitting out Monday, so it's possible the team just wanted to build in consecutive rest days for the veteran during a busy portion of the schedule. Andrew Knizner will pick up another turn behind the dish in Molina's stead.