Update: Monday's series opener was postponed due to angry thunderstorms and rain forecast for the Detroit area. It has been rescheduled as a traditional doubleheader beginning at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday Ƶ time. Below is the preview of Monday's game as it was before the rainout was announced.
Each team will have time to add a 27th player to the roster.
The Cardinals will start Kyle Gibson in Game 1 of the doubleheader, and Monday's announced starter Steven Matz will start Game 2.
The Tigers intend to start Jack Flaherty for the first game of the doubleheader, and their second game will be TBD.
After taking two of three in Queens, The Cardinals' six-game jaunt continues Monday with the first of three against the Tigers. First pitch is set for 5:40 p.m. Ƶ time.
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Left-hander Steven Matz (1-2, 5.55) will take the mound for the Cardinals. Matz has picked up the loss in each of his last two outings, giving up 12 earned runs in 9 1/3 innings pitched.
Matz's sinker has retained its effectiveness, but opponents are feasting on his other offerings this season. Foes are hitting .378 or better off his changeup, slider and curve.
The Tigers will counter with veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda (0-1, 5.96). Maeda, 36, has given up seven home runs, tied for the most among American League starters.
Opponents are hitting .429 off his fastball this season.
He was second in Cy Young voting just four years ago and was a roughly league-average pitcher last year in Minnesota.
The Tigers' roster features three players who came up with the Cardinals: relief pitcher Shelby Miller, starting pitcher Jack Flaherty and catcher Carson Kelly. Flaherty is scheduled to start Tuesday.
Paul Goldschmidt starts at designated hitter for the first time this season while Alec Burleson will man first base. Goldschmidt is batting .308 with an OPS of .879 over the past seven games.
The Cardinals are 13-15, last in the NL Central and 4 1/2 games out of first. Winners of two straight series, Ƶ is 1/2 game behind Pittsburgh for fourth. The Redbirds have not been out of last place, not counting the first few games of this season, since last August.
Winners of three straight series, the Tigers are 16-12, third in the AL Central. Detroit is just 6-8 at home. The team hasn't finished with an above-.500 record since 2016.
The Cardinals and Tigers each rank in the bottom five of baseball in team OPS. Detroit's team ERA is toward the top of MLB rankings.
Weather could become an issue as a broken line of showers and storms is expected to move through the area this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Brendan Donovan, LF
2. Willson Contreras, C
3. Lars Nootbaar, RF
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Paul Goldschmidt, DH
6. Alec Burleson, 1B
7. Nolan Gorman, 2B
8. Masyn Winn, SS
9. Michael Siani, CF
P: Steven Matz, LHP
TIGERS
To be announced
P: Kenta Maeda, RHP
Injury report
Tommy Edman (wrist surgery): On the 10-day IL, Edman took swings off a tee from both sides of the plate last week. He had been limited to hitting only from the right side, but recently advanced without any soreness. His hitting progression will be per usual (coach pitch, then a pitching machine) as tolerated. Updated April 29
Matt Carpenter (oblique strain): Could be headed for a rehab assignment as early as Thursday following successful rounds of BP while on this road trip. Placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to April 2 after feeling discomfort in his torso pregame. He received an injection April 22 and went through three days without activity before he was to resume hitting. Updated April 29
Riley O'Brien (flexor tendon): Continues to go through weighted-ball workouts in preparation for a throwing program. Placed on the 15-day injured list on March 31 retroactive to March 29, O'Brien's right arm tightened up after his opening day appearance. The initial diagnosis is strain of the flexor tendon; scans showed no structural damage. He began his throwing progression Tuesday. Updated April 29
Dylan Carlson (sprained shoulder): Will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday in Charlotte with Class AAA Memphis. The plan is for him to start at designated hitter in his first game, and then start playing center field for the Triple-A Redbirds as the week progresses. Updated April 29
Keynan Middleton (forearm strain): On the 15-day IL, Middleton will throw off a mound in the coming days and could throw his first bullpen session sicne injury later in the week. Updated April 29
Drew Rom (biceps tendinitis): He is scheduled to seek an additional opinion with an in-person visit Tuesday. He is expected to see Dr. Keith Meister to determine what could be the reason behind his stalled recovery from an injury that took place late in spring training and has stopped the lefty from throwing since then. Updated April 29