St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill's (back) rehab is "at a standstill." O'Neill has been out since May 5 with a lower-back strain and has been shut down from baseball activities three times because of persistent pain. The 27-year-old power/speed threat still needs to be stashed in an injured-list spot in most fantasy leagues, but he is out indefinitely until further notice. It's a frustrating development after he went 21-for-92 (.228) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBI and a stolen base in 29 games before his back injury. Until further notice, Lars Nootbaar will continue to serve as the team's starting center fielder and leadoff hitter with O'Neill on the shelf.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) took light swings off a tee on Wednesday as he works to restart baseball activities. O'Neill has been on the injured list since May 5 with persistent back pain, but he appears to be making some progress this week. The 27-year-old will surely need at least a handful of minor-league rehab games before the Cardinals deem him ready to rejoin the big-league lineup, but there's a chance that could happen by early June. O'Neill has been a disappointment so far through 92 at-bats in 2023, and he was also benched for lack of hustle. He's currently hitting .228 (21-for-92) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBI and 34 K's in 29 games, but he'll most likely have an everyday role when he's back.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) hasn't progressed enough with his baseball activities in order to be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals aren't rushing the 27-year-old back and will slow play things a little longer. O'Neill is currently on the injured list with a lower-back strain, and he hasn't played since May 4. Along with the injury, it's been a disappointing season so far for O'Neill's fantasy managers, as he's hitting just .228 (21-for-92) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBI and 12 runs scored in 99 plate appearances and 29 games. O'Neill's power/speed combination has left a lot to be desired the last two years, and injuries haven't helped.

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Jake Woodford (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Friday and recalled outfielder/infielder Juan Yepez and right-hander James Naile from Triple-A Memphis in corresponding moves. Right-hander Wilking Rodriguez (shoulder) was also moved to the 60-day IL. O'Neill will miss at least a week with a lower-back strain, and the 27-year-old was hitting a disappointing .228 with two home runs and one stolen base in 29 games this year. There's no timetable for his return. Yepez wasn't hitting very well in the minors prior to his call-up, but he had a combined 28 round-trippers between the majors and minors in 2022 and could see decent playing time against left-handed pitchers with O'Neill on the shelf.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was scratched from the lineup on Friday due to back tightness. However, it appears he's feeling better now as he'll bat sixth and play left field versus lefty Clayton Kershaw on Saturday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with O'Neill back in the lineup for this game.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with tightness in his back. Until we know more on O'Neill's condition, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Coming into Friday night's contest, the 27-year-old Canadian was hitting .256 (20-for-78) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBI, a stolen base and 11 runs scored in 85 plate appearances over 24 games played. Hopefully, O'Neill isn't forced to miss too much time and can return to the lineup for fantasy managers at some point this weekend against LA. With O'Neill out, Dylan Carlson got the start in center field on Friday and is hitting ninth against Dodgers right-hander Dustin May.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 27-year-old slugger. The Cardinals have a crowded outfield, so O'Neill is just the odd man out for tonight's game. Lars Nootbaar will cover center field and bat seventh against right-hander George Kirby on Friday. The expectation is that O'Neill will return next game, but he could see plenty of rest days with the Cardinals current outfield situation.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is getting the day off in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cards are rolling with Alec Burleson in left field, Lars Nootbaar in center, and Jordan Walker in right field. O'Neill is off to a decent start at the dish this year, slashing .255/.286/.404 with a pair of home runs, four RBI, and a stolen base over 47 at-bats. He's started most games this season but the Cardinals have a lot of mouths to feed so he will be subjected to the occasional day off.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 27-year-old was recently benched for lack of hustle, but this appears to be a routine rest day. Regardless, Dylan Carlson will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty German Marquez on Monday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with O'Neill on the bench.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old was held out of Wednesday's contest due to disciplinary reasons. Manager Oliver Marmol said that O'Neill wasn't hustling during Tuesday's contest. It appears the two of them were able to bury the hatchet, so O'Neill is back on Friday. He'll bat sixth and play center field against right-hander Brandon Woodruff.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is being benched on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves for disciplinary reasons after manager Oliver Marmol thought O'Neill wasn't running the bases hard on Tuesday. Marmol also declined to answer whether O'Neill would be back in the starting lineup on Friday after Thursday's off day. Dylan Carlson is starting in center field on Wednesday and is hitting sixth against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. It's a situation worth watching for those that roster O'Neill, but we suspect he'll return at some point this weekend. The 27-year-old is off to a solid start in five games, hitting .294 (5-for-17) with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in 18 plate appearances.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) was back with his teammates on Tuesday after getting over a stomach virus, and he was able to take batting practice and shag fly balls. O'Neill hasn't playing since returning from the World Baseball Classic but hopes to play in a Grapefruit League game on Wednesday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The 27-year-old is battling for the center field job this spring, but no matter how things shake out, he should be in St. Louis' lineup every day. He played in just 96 games in 2022 due to injury and hit just .228 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 383 plate appearances. O'Neill is a nice bounce-back target as a No. 2 fantasy outfielder because of his power/speed profile.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson are competing for the starting center field job in spring training this year, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The skipper reiterated that O'Neill, Carlson and Lars Nootbaar are the three front-runners for the starting outfield jobs, but the players and starting positions are interchangeable. O'Neill can play left field and center, while Carlson and Nootbaar can play all three outfield positions. O'Neill will play center for Team Canada in this year's World Baseball Classic, so he's been working exclusively there in camp so far. Regardless of where he's playing, the 27-year-old O'Neill will be a lineup regular for the Cards in 2023, making him an intriguing mid-round outfield target for fantasy managers because of his power and speed combination.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill, a two-time Gold Glover in left field, worked exclusively in center field at spring training on Monday. O'Neill is set to play center field for Team Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. This doesn't mean that O'Neill will play center field over Dylan Carlson this year, but it's something worth watching. The 27-year-old was more selective at the plate in 2022 and hit just .228/.308/.392 with a .700 OPS, 14 home runs, 58 RBI, 56 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 383 plate appearances and 96 games. Injuries could mostly be to blame, though, as he dealt with shoulder and leg injuries along the way. O'Neill is a no-doubt starter when healthy, but he's a risky power/speed guy in the middle rounds because of inconsistency so far.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) is not being added to the team's roster for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to general manager John Mozeliak. O'Neill was injured in mid-September and hasn't been able to rejoin the lineup since, and he hasn't made enough progress to be included on the roster for the opening series of the playoffs. The 27-year-old was a disappointment in 2022, hitting .228/.308/.392 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI, 56 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 334 at-bats. If the Cardinals advance to play the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series, it remains to be seen if O'Neill would be able to rejoin the team next week.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) hasn't made enough progress with his injury to be in the mix for the team's wild-card roster. O'Neill has been out since Sept. 16, and even if the Cardinals advance to the National League Division Series next week, there's a good chance that O'Neill might not be ready to return. The 27-year-old managed to play in just 96 regular season games this year and also hit a disappointing .228/.308/.392 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI, 56 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 334 at-bats. With O'Neill out for the wild-card round, Dylan Carlson should continue serving as the team's starting center fielder.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) may not return from the 10-day injured list during the team's upcoming postseason run. "I think there's a shot, but obviously, the clock is ticking," said Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak. The 27-year-old sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on September 17. He has been limited to 96 games due to injuries, slashing .228/.308/.392 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI, 56 runs, and 14 stolen bases over 383 plate appearances. O'Neill is not expected to return before the regular season, and his status for the postseason is up in the air. Dylan Carlson will continue to see everyday at-bats while O'Neill is sidelined.

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Saturday and activated outfielder Dylan Carlson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Right-hander Dakota Hudson will serve as the team's 29th player for their doubleheader Saturday. O'Neill injured his leg attempting to steal a base on Friday night and will miss at least the next 10 days of action. The Cards are optimistic that his injury isn't very serious. With the 27-year-old on the shelf, Carlson should serve as the team's everyday center fielder. O'Neill has hit a disappointing .228, but he also has 14 home runs, 58 RBI, 56 runs scored and 14 stolen bases on the year in 383 plate appearances and 96 games.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) is back in center field and is hitting sixth on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Roansy Contreras. O'Neill woke up with neck stiffness on Thursday and was scratched from the starting lineup, but he's back in there a day later. On the season as a whole, the 27-year-old has hit only .225/.301/.384 with 13 home runs, 57 RBI, 51 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 315 at-bats. In six games to start the month of September, he's gone 4-for-20 (.200) with a homer, four RBI, four runs scored and six strikeouts. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues will want to get O'Neill back into their lineups, but DFS gamers may want to look elsewhere.

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) woke up with a stiff neck on Thursday, which is why he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals. If the game had been later, he likely would have played. It doesn't sound like much of a concern for the 27-year-old, who could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday for the start of a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With O'Neill out Thursday, Ben DeLuzio is getting the nod in center field and is batting ninth against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. DeLuzio has played in just four major league games in his rookie season and is still searching for his first hit in two plate appearances.