Molina decide to return before the end of the regular season

Cardinals All-Star catcher Yadier Molina said he plans Brad Jones Nike Jerseys to return before the end of the regular season despite a thumb injury. Molina sustained a slight tear of his left thumb ligament Sunday while tagging out Cubs' player Anthony Rizzo in a key play at the plate in the Cardinals' 4-3 win. Rizzo was thrown out by right fielder Jason Heyward on a no-out, bases-loaded fly for a double play in the eighth inning. On Tuesday, Molina said he'll wait five or six days before trying to catch again. Last year, Molina tore a ligament in his right thumb when sliding http://www.eaglesshopnfl.com/Authentic-Ej-Biggers-Jersey and the surgery sidelined him more than seven weeks. When he had his left thumb examined Monday, he said he was relieved the injury wasn't as severe. ''I was expecting worse,'' Molina said. ''Five, seven, 10 days, whatever it is, but no surgery. That was good news.'' Molina didn't have his thumb protected Tuesday, and it appeared slightly swollen. He's said he's putting ice on it and waiting for it to heal. St. Louis hopes he might return during the regular season. Molina will be re-evaluated late this week or early next week. ''It'll really depend on how the next 5-7 days go,'' Mozeliak said. St. Louis also cleared Kurt Coleman Black Jersey right-hander Adam Wainwright for baseball activities after he made a rapid recovery from a torn left Achilles, an injury sustained April 25. The two-time 20-game winner could help in the bullpen during the postseason. ''I've been watching him throw bullpens and watching him strut around,'' manager Mike Matheny said. ''He's been telling everybody this was going to happen, so I don't know why we're surprised.'' The Molina injury is the latest setback for a team that still had the best record in the majors. Outfielder Matt Holliday, first baseman Matt Adams have also missed considerable time and setup man Jordan Walden lasted just a month before being sidelined for the season with a shoulder injury. ''I think every team goes through this from time to time,'' Mozeliak said. ''This year, hopefully that's what defines us.'' Molina missed http://www.panthersnflofficialprostore.com/Robert-Lester-Jersey about two months with a torn ligament in his right thumb last season. The Cardinals said Monday the latest injury, to his glove hand, is not so severe. Molina was hurt while tagging the Cubs' Anthony Rizzo attempting to score the tying run on a fly ball on Sunday.