Skip Schumaker (hamstring) singled and scored a run Wednesday in his rehab debut at Triple-A Memphis.

Schumaker should be ready to return by early next week. The 32-year-old utilityman was batting .321/.378/.432 with 12 RBI in 29 games before the hamstring strain.

Skip Schumaker (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis.

Schumaker is slated to bat second and start in center field. If all goes well over the next few days, he should return to the Cardinals early next week. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since the end of May with a right hamstring strain.

Cardinals placed 2B-OF Skip Schumaker on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 31, with a right hamstring strain.

He has a Grade 1 strain, so it's possible he'll be ready to return by mid-June when he's first eligible. Shane Robinson and Adron Chambers will be the Cardinals' primary center fielders while Schumaker and Jon Jay (shoulder) are out, while Tyler Greene will continue to see the bulk of time at second base.

Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Skip Schumaker will be placed on the disabled list prior to Friday's game with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.

It's the least severe of the three possible strains, so Schumaker shouldn't be out too terribly long. Shane Robinson and Adron Chambers will be the Cardinals' primary center fielders while Schumaker and Jon Jay (shoulder) are out, while Tyler Greene will continue to see the bulk of time at second base.

Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports that Skip Schumaker (hamstring) "did not sound optimistic" after Wednesday's game about avoiding the disabled list.

It's not clear when Schumaker injured himself, but clearly it's more than just a minor tweak. The Cardinals are really being tested by injuries, but they'll at least get Allen Craig (hamstring) back Friday. He seems likely to take Schumaker's spot on the roster.

Skip Schumaker left Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness.

Yet another injury for the Cardinals. We'll assume that he's day-to-day until further notice, but it seems doubtful that he'll be ready to play Friday after Thursday's off day.

Skip Schumaker is starting in center field Monday.

Schumaker got the wind knocked out of him in his first game back Friday when he ran into the wall, but he had a pinch-hit single Sunday and is now ready to return to the field. He could handle center for the next few days until Jon Jay (shoulder) is ready.

Updating a previous item, Skip Schumaker had the wind knocked out of him after crashing into the center field wall Friday.

In other words, nothing serious. Schumaker made a leaping attempt on Alex Presley's fly ball and collided with the wall. Manager Mike Matheny made the decision to remove him from the game for precautionary reasons. This is good news for Schumaker, and he should be available for the rest of the series against the Pirates.

Skip Schumaker left Friday's game in the first inning with an apparent arm injury after running into the center field fence.

Tough break for Schumaker, who had just been activated from the DL before the game. We'll pass along an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.

Skip Schumaker is starting in center field in place of Jon Jay (shoulder) Friday.

There had been some confusion about whether it would be Schumaker or Shane Robinson getting the call, but it appears as though Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has settled on Schumaker, who was just activated from the DL. Jay's shoulder injury appears to be improving, leading to optimism that he won't need a DL stint.

Cardinals activated 2B/OF Skip Schumaker from the 15-day disabled list.

Schumaker originally was expected to stay on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but injuries to Lance Berkman and Jon Jay sped up his timetable. He should see plenty of playing time in center field while Jay is out and will also be used at second base some.

Skip Schumaker (oblique) went 2-for-4 Wednesday in a minor league rehab game at Triple-A Memphis.

The Cardinals were planning to leave Schumaker at the Triple-A level until early next week to be sure that he's sufficiently tuned up for major league action. But Lance Berkman could be headed to the 15-day disabled list with a calf strain, opening a spot on the Cardinals' 25-man roster. Schumaker has already played in a handful of rehab games and might just be rushed back.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak is hopeful Skip Schumaker (oblique) will be ready to return early next week.

Not surprising, as Schumaker has already played in a couple rehab games at Triple-A Memphis without having a setback. He'll return to a utility role, playing some second base and all three outfield positions. Shane Robinson seems most likely to be optioned to make room for Schumaker.

Skip Schumaker (oblique) was hitless in two at-bats Sunday in his first rehab game.

Schumaker is likely to spend the next several days at Triple-A Memphis before rejoining the Cardinals this weekend. He'll slide into a utility role, seeing action at second base and at the corner outfield spots.

Skip Schumaker (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Skip Schumaker (oblique) is expected to make his rehab assignment next week after taking grounders and swings in extended spring training on Saturday.

Schumaker is making a rather quick recovery from his torn oblique muscle. Assuming he avoids a setback, he could return to the team before the end of April.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Friday that second baseman Skip Schumaker (oblique) is close to taking game at bats.

The location for those at bats has yet to be determined, but it's most likely to be extended spring training in Jupiter, Florida, or on a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Palm Beach. He's expected to return to the team before the end of April.

Cardinals placed 2B Skip Schumaker on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a torn right oblique muscle.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said Daniel Descalso and Tyler Greene will share the starting second base job for now. Schumaker took a few swings on Sunday, but his rehab from the back injury will be slow.

Cardinals placed INF-OF Skip Schumaker on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a torn right oblique muscle.

As expected. Schumaker tore his oblique earlier this month and will likely be sidelined until mid-April. While he was competing for the second base job entering camp, he figures to serve in a utility role upon his return.

An MRI confirmed that Skip Schumaker suffered a torn right oblique muscle.

Schumaker suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Marlins. Cardinals' manager John Mozeliak said a timetable for his recovery won't be finalized until Tuesday, but he did acknowledge that it's "highly unlikely" he'll be back by Opening Day.