The Cardinals begin a road series Monday against the Reds. First pitch is set for 5:40 p.m. ºüÀêÊÓƵ time.
Before the game, the Cardinals called up prospect Jordan Walker from Class AAA Memphis.
He'll bat seventh and play right field. He was the team's opening-day right fielder before being sent down to work on his swing after he struggled early.
Right-hander Sonny Gray (11-6, 3.65) will take the mound for the Cardinals.
The Reds will counter with left-hander Andrew Abbott (9-9, 3.7).
The Cardinals are 60-58, second in the NL Central and seven games out of first. ºüÀêÊÓƵ has lost six of its last 10 games.
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The Reds are 57-61, fourth in the NLÂ Central and have won five of their last 10 games.
Lineups
CARDINALS
1. Masyn Winn, SS
2. Willson Contreras, DH
3. Tommy Pham, LF
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
6. Brendan Donovan, 2B
7. Jordan Walker, RF
8. Pedro Pagés, C
9. Victor Scott II, CF
P: Sonny Gray, RHP
REDS
1. Spencer Steer, 2B
2. Elly De La Cruz, SS
3. Tyler Stephenson, C
4. TJ Friedl, CF
5. Jeimer Candelario, DH
6. Ty France, 1B
7. Jake Fraley, RF
8. Noelvi Marte, 3B
9. Will Benson, LF
P: Andrew Abbott, LHP
Injury report
Matt Carpenter (back soreness): Carpenter, diagnosed with a sore lower back, was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. He was going to be out entirely for the series in Cincinnati, and the Cardinals are hopeful he'll require only the minimum days on the IL. Updated Aug. 12
Lance Lynn (knee strain): On Monday in Cincinnati, Lynn threw his first bullpen session since going on the IL with the painful, swollen push-off knee. How he feels Tuesday will be more revealing about how fast he can ready for a return. He's eligible to come off the IL on Friday and the Cardinals do not yet know if they're going to ask him to go on a rehab assignment. Updated Aug. 12
Steven Matz (lower back stiffness): Lefty will start Friday for Class AAA Memphis and aim for five innings and more than 70 pitches as he nears a decision for the Cardinals on what role he'll have, what role they'll need from him upon his return. Matz has advanced steadily and felt strong following each of his minor-league outings. Updated Aug. 12
Michael Siani (oblique strain): Siani received a platelet-rich plasma injection and had to take at least three days to recover with minimal activity. He has started to resume some workouts and movements back at Busch Stadium to begin recovering from the tear of an oblique muscle. Updated Aug. 12