Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters that Winn is “on track” to return to the lineup next Tuesday; the soonest he would be eligible to come off the injured list. Even if it’s not that date, this doesn’t appear to be a long-term issue, and he should be back with St. Louis well before the end of April if there are no setbacks.

Winn hit one 377 feet to left-center against Matt Strahm for the first homer Strahm has surrendered this season. Winn also walked in the game. He’s a nice mixed-league MI option for as long as the Cardinals keep hitting him at the top of the order.

Samuel, fresh off offseason neck surgery, visited with the Saints Monday as he pursues his next playing opportunity. He has clear connection to the franchise after they hired Brandon Staley to fill their defensive coordinator position, for whom Samuel played under with the Chargers. Fowler adds that Samuel has another doctor visit scheduled for early July, during which time he hopes to gain clearance to resume football activities.

Liberatore gave up 11 hard-hit balls, but just one of those turned into an extra-base hit, and he also walked only one. We’re still skeptical that he’ll keep this up, but he’s been remarkably solid in amassing a 3.11 ERA in eight starts. He’ll face the Royals next.

Helsley struck out two of the three batters he faced. It’s his 12th scoreless outing in 15 appearances this season.

This is just the typical Sánchez outing at this point. He’s allowed exactly two earned runs in four of his eight starts while going 4-1 with a 2.91 ERA. He’ll likely face the Pirates on Sunday.

It seems like only a matter of time before Walker gets sent down to Triple-A for the third year in a row. He’s been on the bench for four of the Cardinals’ last 10 games anyway, and he’s currently in a 7-for-67 slump.