Tyler O'Neill Injury News & Updates

O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained right foot, Katie Woo of The Athleticreports.

It's unclear when exactly O'Neill suffered the injury, but he was mired in a 1-for-18 slump over his previous five games. The 27-year-old will be eligible to be reinstated during the final week of the regular season, but the Cardinals could opt to hold him out with nothing of consequence to play for. Juan Yepez was recalled in a corresponding move, though it'll be Richie Palacios taking O'Neill's place in left field Sunday.

O'Neill is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The Cardinals have been giving O'Neill regular off days down the stretch while he deals with a persistent knee issue. Richie Palacios will be in left field for this one.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Baltimore.

O'Neill has been given regular maintenance days to combat a nagging knee issue, as this is the eighth time he's been on the bench across the Cardinals' last 20 contests. Lars Nootbaar is in left field Monday, with Tommy Edman covering center.

O'Neill isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Saturday against the Reds.

O'Neill will get a day off Saturday despite being 8-for-21 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored since the beginning of September. Richie Palacios will step in as St. Louis' left fielder and bat eighth.

O'Neill is out of the lineup Wednesday at Atlanta.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a stolen base, and two total runs scored in the Cardinals' win over the NL East leaders on Tuesday, but it'll be Lars Nootbaar, Tommy Edman and Jordan Walker starting across the outfield Wednesday versus tough right-hander Spencer Strider. Alec Burleson is filling the DH role.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

The 28-year-old outfielder put together his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 11, while his second-inning shot off Michael Soroka gave O'Neill homers in back-to-back games, and seven in 28 contests since the beginning of August. Sustained success has been tough for O'Neill to come by in 2023, but a 5-for-12 start to September offers some hope he could be poised for a big final month.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Pirates, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill started the first two games of the series and will receive Sunday off after going 2-for-8 with a double and a three-run homer. Richie Palacios, Lars Nootbaar and Jordan Walker will start from left to right in the outfield for St. Louis.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday.

O'Neill gave the Cardinals an early lead with a three-run shot in the second inning, but Pittsburgh rallied late to take the win. The long ball the eighth in what has been another injury-plagued season for O'Neill, as he's missed over 70 games due to back and knee issues. The outfielder has largely struggled when he has been able to play, slashing .232/.315/.411 with 19 RBI, 24 runs, four steals and a 26.7 percent strikeout rate over 232 plate appearances.

O'Neill (knee) is starting in left field and batting sixth Friday against Pittsburgh.

Left knee soreness kept O'Neill from playing Thursday, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Friday's series opener with the Pirates. O'Neill has been having a tough time at the plate recently, going just 2-for-18 with seven strikeouts across his last six games.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres due to knee discomfort, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill has dealt with the knee issue off and on for the bulk of August. He is unavailable off the bench Wednesday, although it's unclear at this point whether his absence might extend into the weekend. Richie Palacios is in left field Wednesday.

O'Neill is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Padres, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

It looks to be a routine day off for the hulking outfielder. With O'Neill getting a breather, Richie Palacios will patrol left field for the Cardinals.

O'Neill (knee) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Padres.

O'Neill sat out with knee discomfort Sunday, but it was a minor enough issue for him to only miss one game. The outfielder played the full game in left field, which should alleviate concerns about the injury. He's up to four steals on the year while slashing .236/.323/.405 across 60 contests.

O'Neill (knee) will start in left field and bat second in Monday's game against the Padres.

O'Neill will return to the starting nine after he had been scratched from the lineup ahead of Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Phillies with left knee discomfort. The Cardinals' decision to deploy O'Neill in the outfield rather than at designated hitter suggests the club has limited concern about his ability to comfortably play defense or run the bases.

O'Neill was scratched from the lineup Sunday versus the Phillies due to left knee discomfort, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Richie Palacios will instead start in center field and bat eighth as the Cardinals close out their three-game weekend series at Philadelphia. The oft-injured O'Neill is presumably day-to-day.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Pittsburgh.

The Cardinals are going with Alec Burleson in left field as they try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Pirates. O'Neill went 1-for-7 with a double in the first two games of the series.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Mets.

O'Neill started the first three games of the series and went 4-for-9 with two doubles, a solo homer and three walks, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale. Alec Burleson will handle left field while Luken Baker serves as the designated hitter.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill's streak of five consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday as Alec Burleson replaces him in the left field. After slashing .306/.404/.571 in his first 14 games upon returning from the 60-day injured list July 20, O'Neill has fallen into a 3-for-24 rut at the plate over his subsequent eight games.

O'Neill went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Athletics.

O'Neill's steal was his second since coming off the injured list in July, and his third of the season in as many attempts. The outfielder also logged his third multi-walk game of the season. He's scuffling a bit in August, batting .176 (6-for-34) with five walks over 11 contests this month. The slump has him down to a .238/.318/.400 slash line with six home runs, 15 RBI, 22 runs scored and eight doubles over 48 games this season.

O'Neill went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-8 loss to the Royals.

O'Neill contributed a fifth-inning homer to the Cardinals' failed comeback effort. After battling knee tightness earlier in the week, he's been in the lineup in left field for two straight games, and it's encouraging he played the full game Friday despite the early lopsided score. The outfielder is slashing .247/.318/.416 with six homers, 15 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases over 170 plate appearances this season.

O'Neill (knee) is back in the lineup Thursday versus the Rays.

O'Neill has been scratched the last two nights due to left knee tightness, but it looks like he'll be good to go in Thursday's series finale. The 28-year-old is covering left field and bating fifth for the Cardinals against the Rays and right-hander Zack Littell.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said O'Neill (knee) could return to action Thursday versus the Rays, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was scratched from the lineup Tuesday and Wednesday due to left knee tightness, but it doesn't seem to be a serious concern. The 28-year-old outfielder has slashed .283/.387/.528 in 62 plate appearances since he returned July 20 from a multi-month absence for a back injury.

O'Neill was scratched from the lineup Wednesday versus the Rays due to lingering left knee tightness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

It's the second time in as many days that O'Neill has been scratched before first pitch. Alec Burleson will now start in left field and bat seventh as the Cardinals take on the Rays and left-hander Jalen Beeks.

O'Neill (knee) is starting in left field and batting sixth in his return to the lineup Wednesday in Tampa Bay.

O'Neill was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup because of left knee tightness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go a day later. The 28-year-old is batting .283/.387/.528 with three home runs in 15 games since returning from the injured list.

O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Tampa Bay due to left knee tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Despite participating in batting practice ahead of Tuesday's game, O'Neill's knee will keep him from playing against the Rays. He's officially listed as day-to-day, so his injury likely isn't severe, and he'll be replaced in the lineup by Alec Burleson.

O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

It's unclear why O'Neill was removed from the Cardinals' lineup, but it's possible he tweaked something during batting practice before the game. The team should provide more information shortly. Meanwhile, Lars Nootbaar will move into left field for O'Neill, and Alec Burleson will enter as St. Louis' designated hitter.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.

O'Neill opened the scoring in the second inning, and the Cardinals never trailed in the game. This was his third homer in the last four games, and he's hit safely in eight straight, batting .367 (11-for-30) in the longer span. He continues to thrive in a starting role in left field since returning from a back injury. O'Neill is now at a .255/.327/.418 slash line with five homers, 13 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases through 43 contests overall.

O'Neill is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Twins.

Lars Nootbaar, Dylan Carlson and Jordan Walker are starting across the outfield as Alec Burleson takes at designated hitter. O'Neill homered both Tuesday and Wednesday, but the Cardinals did not break up their crowded outfield depth chart at the trade deadline and so there is going to continue to be a rotation of sorts down the stretch.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Cubs.

O'Neill has homered in back-to-back contests. He's hit safely in 10 of 12 games since he returned from a back injury, going 13-for-42 (.310) in that span while seeing a starting role in left field. The Cardinals were sellers at the trade deadline, but they didn't part with any of their outfielders, so playing time will likely continue to be competitive. O'Neill is up to a .254/.324/.403 slash line with four homers, 12 RBI, 18 runs scored and two stolen bases through 41 games this year.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Twins.

The outfielder gave St. Louis a bit of hope in the ninth inning by homering off Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran, but he got no help from his teammates. It's O'Neill's third home run of the year and first in 11 games since returning from his latest IL stint, but the 28-year-old has been productive over that stretch by slashing .316/.422/.500 with four doubles, a steal, five runs and five RBI.

O'Neill went 3-for-3 with a double in Thursday's 10-3 loss against the Cubs.

Since returning from a two-month IL stint on July 20, O'Neill's gone 9-for-27 (.333) with four doubles and a .936 OPS. The 28-year-old outfielder has just two home runs this year, though he's maintained a regular starting role in the middle of St. Louis' lineup. After a slow start to the year, O'Neill is now slashing .252/.326/.370 with 16 runs scored and nine RBI across 132 plate appearances this season.

O'Neill isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill is 3-for-13 with a double, a stolen base and five runs scored in four games since returning from the 60-day injured list. He'll get the night off, allowing Dylan Carlson to draw the start in center field while Lars Nootbaar shifts to left.

O'Neill went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and a run scored in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Cubs.

O'Neill made his return from a stint on the 60-day injured list due to a back injury. He played the full game in left field, which is expected to be his short-term spot in the lineup as he gets back up to speed. Through 30 games this season, he has a .234/.301/.351 slash line with two home runs, one stolen base, six RBI and 13 runs scored. He's also striking out at a 33 percent rate -- he has some work to do with plate discipline.

St. Louis activated O'Neill (back) from the 60-day injured list Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has been out since early May due to a lingering back injury and mostly struggled offensively on his latest minor-league rehab assignment, but he'll return as the Cardinals' primary left fielder, possibly so that he can be showcased to other teams ahead of the August 1 trade deadline. Dylan Carlson is expected to take a backseat for now in the Cards' outfield mix.

O'Neill (back) will be reinstated from the injured list Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was originally expected back from the IL on Monday, but the Cardinals are deciding to hold off on activating him until after Wednesday's bullpen game. O'Neill has slashed .231/.355/.269 across 31 plate appearances during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis, and he projects to see regular playing time in St. Louis' outfield upon his return.

O'Neill (back) won't be activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, but he's hopeful to be reinstated prior to Tuesday's game against the Marlins, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Though the Cardinals opened up a spot on the 40-man roster earlier Monday by designating reliever Genesis Cabrera for assignment, O'Neill won't immediately fill the opening. O'Neill's delayed activation isn't the result of a setback in his recovery from the back issue that has kept him out since early May, however, as he rejoined the big club in St. Louis following an eight-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis. Assuming O'Neill is back in the fold Tuesday, he could be headed for a near-everyday role in the outfield while Tommy Edman (wrist) is on the shelf.

O'Neill (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

He will not, however, be in the Cardinals' lineup in his first game back from the IL. O'Neill has been sidelined since early May due to lingering back issues but is finally ready to go after an eight-game rehab stint with Triple-A Memphis. While he would figure to be in the lineup plenty often, O'Neill wouldn't seem to be a lock for everyday playing time in the Cards' crowded outfield.

O'Neill (back) could come off the injured list next week, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

He is going to play seven innings in the field for Triple-A Memphis on Friday before slotting in at designated hitter Saturday and then returning to the field Sunday, at which point the team will evaluate his status. With Tommy Edman (wrist) on the shelf, there could be steady at-bats available to O'Neill once he is activated.

O'Neill (back) went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout in his second rehab game Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his rehab debut Tuesday, so Wednesday's stat line qualifies as an improvement. He's been serving only as Memphis' designated hitter thus far and will likely have to prove his health with some outfield action before the Cardinals consider activating him from the 60-day injured list. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since early May due to lingering back issues.

O'Neill (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill will serve as Memphis' designated hitter Tuesday before eventually playing the outfield, provided he passes a variety of stress tests. The outfielder has been on the shelf since early May with a lingering back injury but finally began experiencing improvement following a pair of injections last month. O'Neill could return shortly after the All-Star break if all goes well.

O'Neill (back) said Tuesday that he's aiming to begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill has finally turned the corner in his recovery from a lingering back injury and is now doing the full range of baseball activities. Assuming all continues to go well with his side work and there are no setbacks on the farm, the 28-year-old outfielder should be able to return to the Cardinals before the All-Star break. He's been on the shelf since early May.

O'Neill (back) was cleared to play catch Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has also been able to do light agility and running drills as he tries to finally get over the hump in his recovery from a lingering back injury. He went on the 10-day injured list May 5 and was transferred Friday to the 60-day injured list. The best-case target for his return to the Cardinals is early July.

The Cardinals transferred O'Neill (back) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill landed on the injured list May 5, so his move to the 60-day IL will keep him out until early July. His 40-man roster spot will be filled by Richie Palacios, who was acquired from Cleveland in a trade Friday.

O'Neill said Sunday that he sees "the light at the end of the tunnel" in his recovery from the lower back strain that has kept him on the injured list since early May, John Denton of MLB.com reports. "I'm on doctor's orders in terms of a core program and what that timetable looks like," O'Neill said. "Hopefully later this week, we can get into baseball activities and can ramp up from there."

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, O'Neill is scheduled to be re-evaluated Thursday, at which time he could be cleared for baseball activities if his physician, Dr. Robert Watkins, is satisfied with how the outfielder has responded to the two injections he received June 1 to address his ailing back. O'Neill seems to have responded well to core-strengthening work over the past week and a half and noted that he's pain-free for the first time in months, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Given the length of his layoff from game action, O'Neill will probably need at least a handful of minor-league rehab contests to get his timing back at the plate, so still may not be cleared to return from the 10-day injured list until late June in a best-case scenario.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that O'Neill (back) will be shut down for the next 10 days, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has been in a stall with his recovery from a lingering lower back injury and further testing conducted this week offered "no new findings," per Marmol. The 27-year-old outfielder initially went on the injured list May 5 and can now probably be ruled out until at least late June.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that the organization is "at a standstill" with O'Neill's (back) recovery, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has had to be shut down on three different occasions due to continued lower-back pain. He tried hitting off a tee about a week ago but has halted activities since then because his back didn't respond. The outfielder should be considered out indefinitely as he and the Cards determine the next course of action.

O'Neill (back) took light swings off a tee Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has finally resumed some level of baseball-related activity following a shutdown period that lasted nearly three weeks. He still has a lot of hurdles to clear, but the 27-year-old outfielder might be ready to rejoin the Cardinals sometime in early June if all goes well within his ramp-up into more intense workouts. O'Neill landed on the injured list May 5 because of a lower back strain.

O'Neill (back) did not resume baseball activities Monday as hoped, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill is still being bothered by discomfort in his lower back nearly three weeks after he originally landed on the injured list. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol acknowledged Tuesday that it's unclear where the 27-year-old outfielder stands with the injury. There is obviously no timetable for his return to the active roster at this point, and early June might now be the best-case scenario.

O'Neill (back) could resume baseball activities Monday and be ready to a rehab assignment late next week, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has been out for over two weeks with a strained lower back. He had been scheduled to begin a rehab stint Thursday, but the assignment got called off as his back issues persisted. The team hopes he can get back on track at the start of next week, though that's not yet guaranteed. The longer he's out, the longer rehab assignment he'll need to get back in game shape.

O'Neill (back) is scheduled to meet with the Cardinals' medical staff Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, but he continues to be bothered by discomfort stemming from the lower-back strain he suffered in early May. Maybe the checkup with team doctors will yield a better idea on a timetable for his return.

O'Neill (back) will no longer begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill had been slated to join up with one of the Cardinals' minor-league affiliates in the coming days, but manager Oliver Marmol told reporters Wednesday that the 27-year-old outfielder is not progressing as quickly as hoped in his recovery from a lower back strain. There is no longer a clear timetable for his return to the active roster in St. Louis. O'Neill has been on the IL since May 5.

O'Neill (back) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

The Cardinals had identified Tuesday as the soonest O'Neill could begin playing rehab games, but it will be a couple days after that. It would seem to set him up for a possible return early next week as the team begins a road trip, although that hasn't been definitively stated. O'Neill has missed the last week-and-a-half of action with a lower-back strain.

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters before Tuesday's game that O'Neill (back) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill was placed on the injured list Friday with a lower back strain. The outfielder has hit just ..228/.283/.337 over 99 plate appearances in 2023, but he'll have a chance to improve on those numbers in the middle of May if he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a lower back strain, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Juan Yepez will join the Cardinals in a corresponding move to provide depth in the corner outfield. O'Neill, who's dealt with a range of different injuries throughout his pro career, was slashing just .228/.283/.337 with two home runs and one stolen base through 29 games (99 plate appearances) this season. He figures to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. There's no real timetable yet.

O'Neill isn't in the lineup Wednesday versus the Angels.

O'Neill takes a seat after going 1-for-9 with six strikeouts over his last three games. Lars Nootbar is playing right field Wednesday, and O'Neill figures to re-enter the lineup Thursday afternoon for the series finale.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

O'Neill went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Saturday after being scratched from Friday's lineup with back tightness, and he'll head back to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Alec Burleson, Dylan Carlson and Lars Nootbaar will start from left to right in the outfield.

O'Neill (back) is starting in left field and batting sixth Saturday against the Dodgers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

He was scratched from Friday's lineup with back tightness, but it's apparently a minor issue, as he is right back in for the matchup against Clayton Kershaw. O'Neill is hitting .258 with zero home runs and zero steals in his last 10 games.

O'Neill was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Dodgers with back tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill was originally in the starting lineup for the Cardinals, but will take a seat while recovering. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day while Dylan Carlson gets the start in center in his place.

O'Neill was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Dodgers.

No reason was given for why O'Neill was scratched from the lineup. Lars Nootbar moves over to right field and Dylan Carlson will play center field and hit ninth.

O'Neill is out of the starting lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

Alec Burleson is in left field, Dylan Carlson is in center field and Lars Nootbaar is in right. Jordan Walker is on the bench along with O'Neill. Something has to break soon with crowd of outfielders on the Cardinals' roster.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Mariners.

O'Neill will not get a chance to face his former club in the opener against the Mariners on Friday. Lars Nootbaar is starting in center and hitting sevenh, while Alec Burleson again starts in left with Jordan Walker lined up in right.

O'Neill is starting in left field and batting sixth for the Cardinals on Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

O'Neill was on the bench for each of the previous two games after Lars Nootbaar's return from the injured list, but he'll play left in this one while Nootbaar handles center. Interestingly, O'Neill has been in left field for each of his last two starts after his first 10 starts all came in center field.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

It's the second straight game on the bench for the 27-year-old, who has gone 4-for-17 with a home run, two RBI and eight strikeouts over his past four contests. Lars Nootbaar returned from the injured list Saturday and is starting in center field in Sunday's series finale, and it appears O'Neill is poised for a reduced workload given the Cardinals' plethora of outfield options.

O'Neill is not in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

There is now an overflow of outfielders in St. Louis with the return of Lars Nootbaar (thumb), and both O'Neill and Dylan Carlson are sitting Saturday. Nootbaar will play center field and bat seventh in his return from the IL. Alec Burleson is in left and Jordan Walker is in right.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Rockies.

The homer was O'Neill's first since Opening Day, and the steal was his first of the season. This was the outfielder's third multi-hit effort. He's slashing a respectable .282/.317/.436 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored through 41 plate appearances. Despite an early spat with manager Oliver Marmol over effort level, O'Neill appears to be back in his expected role as the starting center fielder, though Dylan Carlson (neck) could threaten his playing time once healthy.

O'Neill is starting in center field and batting sixth Tuesday against the Rockies.

Dylan Carlson is sitting after feeling a pinch in his neck Monday, though O'Neill might have gotten the call anyway with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound Tuesday for Colorado.

O'Neill remains out of the lineup Tuesday at Colorado.

Dylan Carlson is again starting in center field and batting eighth against the Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland. Alec Burleson is in left field and hitting second. O'Neill seems to have fallen out of favor, at least for the moment, with Cardinals manager Oli Marmol.

O'Neill is not in the Cardinals' lineup for Monday's game in Colorado.

Dylan Carlson will get the start in center field. O'Neill is off to a bit of a slow start this season, although he did reach base twice on Saturday and Sunday. He should return to the lineup Tuesday.

O'Neill is starting in center field and batting sixth for the Cardinals in Friday's game versus the Brewers.

O'Neill was publicly called out by manager Oli Marmol over what the skipper felt was a lack of hustle during Tuesday's game versus the Braves and then didn't start Wednesday's contest (although he did pinch-hit). However, he's back in there Friday following Thursday's off day. O'Neill has three home runs in 15 career at-bats versus Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff.

O'Neill's absence from the lineup Wednesday came after manager Oliver Marmol was critical of the outfielder's baserunning in Tuesday's game, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "There is a standard, and it's here," Marmol said Wednesday morning in his office, holding his left hand up to show the height of the standard. "You meet it, you play. You don't meet it, you don't play."

O'Neill was thrown out at the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night and the skipper clearly did not like the effort on the play. O'Neill pushed back on the idea that he was not giving it his full effort. This is not what fans or fantasy managers want to see this early on in the season, and while this could blow over quickly, Marmol would not commit to O'Neill being back in the lineup Friday, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Dylan Carlson got the nod in center field Wednesday.

O'Neill will take a seat Wednesday versus Atlanta, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill will head to the bench after he went 3-for-8 with a run scored and a strikeout over the first two games of the series. Dylan Carlson will take over in center field and bat sixth in Wednesday's series-finale.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill went 2-for-8 with a two-run home run and a walk in the first two games of the season, but he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale versus Toronto. Dylan Carlson will man center field and bat eighth in his absence.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Blue Jays.

With his two-run shot off Alek Manoah in the third inning, O'Neill has now homered on four consecutive Opening Days, tying the major-league record per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. O'Neill was starting in center field -- making way for rookie Jordan Walker -- and batting sixth in the order. Brendan Donovan and Lars Nootbar occupied the top two spots in the starting lineup ahead of the team's two MVP finalists from a year ago.

O'Neill is starting in center field and batting sixth in the Cardinals' season opener Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Dylan Carlson is on the bench for this one, and he might have to fight his way back into a regular role with the Cardinals opting to carry top outfield prospect Jordan Walker, who is getting the Opening Day nod in right field.

O'Neill (illness) is starting in center field and batting second in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old came down with a stomach virus upon his return from the World Baseball Classic, but he'll make his return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday. O'Neill struggled across his first six games of spring training, but he found his groove during WBC play and went 8-for-13 with two doubles and five walks.

O'Neill (illness) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill came down with a stomach virus over the weekend, but he felt well enough to taking batting practice and shag fly balls Tuesday morning in Cardinals camp. The 27-year-old should be an everyday player out of the gate this season for St. Louis, whether in left field or center field. He's shaping up as a big-time bounceback candidate in 2023, assuming there is better luck on the health front.

Cardinals managers Oliver Marmol said O'Neill's strong play for Canada at the World Baseball Classic is a "reflection of the work he put in all offseason," John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was one of the best players in pool play, batting .615 (8-for-13) with two doubles, four RBI and five runs scored. The Cardinals have four players competing for three starting spots in the outfield, but Marmol's comments would suggest that O'Neill will get an everyday job out of the gate. Whether he plays in left field or center field remains to be seen -- he'll likely get time in both spots, especially since Lars Nootbaar and Dylan Carlson are also capable of playing in more than one outfield position.

O'Neill is competing with Dylan Carlson for the starting center fielder job with the Cardinals, manager Oliver Marmol told Katie Woo of The Athletic on Tuesday.

O'Neill is slated to play center field for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic and evidently the Cards will give him a long look there, as well. In all likelihood, it's going to be Carlson in center and O'Neill in left field on Opening Day, but the team is keeping its options open. Noticeably absent from the center field competition is Lars Nootbaar, who appears pegged for a corner outfield spot. Also worth noting is that O'Neill potentially playing some center field would seemingly create a clearer path in right field for Jordan Walker.

O'Neill agreed to a one-year, $4.95 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

O'Neill had his 2022 salary decided by an arbiter after the two sides were unable to come to terms, but an agreement was reached for 2023 ahead of Friday's deadline. The 27-year-old had a .912 OPS in 2021 but took a step back last year while dealing with multiple injuries, and he finished with a .228/.308/.392 slash line and 14 home runs in 96 contests.

O'Neill (hamstring) hasn't made enough progress to be considered for the Cardinals' Wild Card roster, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

O'Neill hasn't played since mid-September due to a strained hamstring, ending a disappointing regular season with a .228/.308/.392 slash line in 96 games. While he's made some progress in recent days, it won't be enough for him to return to action within a week, though he's yet to be officially ruled out for future rounds should the Cardinals advance.

O'Neill (hamstring) won't be activated from the 10-day injured list before the Cardinals' regular-season finale Wednesday in Pittsburgh, but manager Oliver Marmol said the outfielder could be included on the postseason roster, Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Though O'Neill isn't progressing quickly enough from his left hamstring strain to play in games, he's scheduled to hit on the field over each of the next three days, which should give the Cardinals a sense of whether he'll be ready to play during the wild-card round, which begins Friday. His absence has paved the way for Dylan Carlson to re-emerge as a regular in the St. Louis outfield.

O'Neill (hamstring) will advance to agility drills and angled running Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill has missed the last two weeks with a strained left hamstring, but he's taking steps in the right direction. Reports from earlier in the week indicated that his availability for the playoffs was in doubt, so it may still be a stretch for him to return before the end of the regular season despite his progress.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak acknowledged Tuesday that he's uncertain whether O'Neill (hamstring) will return from the 10-day injured list during the team's upcoming postseason run, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports. "I think there's a shot, but obviously the clock is ticking," Mozeliak said.

O'Neill was expected to be in store for a brief stint on the IL after he was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain Sept. 17, but Mozeliak's comments would seem to suggest the outfielder's return isn't imminent. Unless he's able to resume baseball activities over the weekend, O'Neill likely won't be ready to play in the Cardinals' final series of the regular season, and his availability for the playoffs would also be in question. Dylan Carlson has settled in as the Cardinals' primary center fielder while O'Neill has been on the shelf.

O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday.

O'Neill sustained his hamstring injury while stealing a base Friday against the Reds and is optimistic that he's dealing with a Grade 1 strain, but he'll be examined further in the coming days, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Dylan Carlson should serve as the Cardinals' primary center fielder after he was reinstated from the injured list Saturday.

O'Neill isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

O'Neill started the last four games and went 4-for-14 with a homer, two doubles, three runs, an RBI, a stolen base, three walks and five strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Lars Nootbaar starts in center field and bats ninth.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pirates.

O'Neill delivered the Cardinals' margin of victory, going deep just two batters after Albert Pujols' 697th career homer put St. Louis ahead. The long ball was O'Neill's second in nine games in September, though he's batting just .233 (7-for-30) this month. That's in line with his season average of .228, and he's added a .700 OPS, 14 homers, 12 stolen bases, 58 RBI, 53 runs scored, 10 doubles and a triple through 92 contests.

O'Neill (neck) went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a stolen base in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Pirates.

O'Neill missed one game with neck stiffness. He was the most productive Cardinal batter in the contest, getting aboard a team-high three times. He's had a bit of a rough start to September, going 5-for-22 (.227) over his last seven games, though he's added a home run, two steals, four RBI and four runs scored to offset the batting slump. O'Neill is slashing .227/.306/.385 with 12 steals, 13 homers, 57 RBI and 51 runs scored through 90 contests overall.

O'Neill (neck) is starting in center field and batting sixth Friday versus the Pirates, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill is back in the lineup after missing Thursday's contest with the Nationals while nursing neck stiffness. The outfielder has produced a .200 average with a home run, four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base over 20 at-bats in six games this month.

O'Neill was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Nationals due to neck stiffness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was removed from the Cardinals' lineup shortly after it was released, and he's apparently dealing with a neck issue. Manager Oliver Marmol said that the outfielder is receiving treatment, but the Cardinals' skipper didn't sound too concerned about the issue. O'Neill should be considered day-to-day for now.

O'Neill was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Reds for an undisclosed reason, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

It's not yet clear whether O'Neill is dealing with an injury, but he was scratched a few minutes after the Cardinals' initial lineup was released Thursday. Ben DeLuzio will take over in center field and bat ninth.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Cubs.

O'Neill's been more effective overall lately, going 10-for-38 (.263) with six long balls, two stolen bases, 15 RBI and 12 runs scored in his last 11 games. His homer Saturday put the Cardinals ahead as part of a six-run rally in the third inning. The outfielder is up to a .231/.307/.396 slash line with 13 homers, 56 RBI, 50 runs scored and 11 steals through 85 contests, with the recent hot hitting securing him in an everyday role.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Cubs.

O'Neill opened the scoring with a two-run single in the first inning. He got aboard with another single in the sixth and stole second before scoring on a Corey Dickerson single. O'Neill has steals in each of his last two games, giving him 11 in 15 attempts for the season. With an uptick in speed and an everyday role, he's starting to play in a way reminiscent of his breakout campaign last year. Still, the outfielder has a .231/.306/.388 slash line with 12 home runs, 55 RBI, 48 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple through 340 plate appearances in 2022.

O'Neill went 0-for-4 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Reds.

O'Neill was held without a hit for the fourth time in his last seven games, but he was still fairly productive. In that span, he's gone 4-for-22 with seven walks, a steal, four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored. The outfielder is seeing steady playing time lately, though his season slash line of .227/.304/.386 through 83 games is still rather subpar. His steal Wednesday was his 10th of the year in 14 attempts.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Monday's 13-4 win over the Reds.

O'Neill opened the game's scoring with a solo shot in the second inning and later drilled a two-run homer in the sixth. He's gone deep five times over the last seven games, giving him 12 home runs through 81 games. The 27-year-old outfielder is now slashing .233/.307/.397 with 53 RBI and 46 runs scored across 326 plate appearances.

O'Neill hit a three-run home run in his only at-bat in Sunday's 6-3 win over Atlanta.

O'Neill didn't start the game, but he entered as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning. He made an impact in his lone at-bat, hitting a go-ahead blast that accounted for the winning run in the eighth. The outfielder's gone yard three times in his last six games, adding nine RBI and four runs scored in that span. For the season, he's slashing .230/.302/.375 with 10 homers, 50 RBI, 43 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 321 plate appearances.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Though he's on the bench for the series finale, O'Neill appears to have taken hold of the everyday role in center field after producing an .848 OPS over his last 14 games. Meanwhile, Dylan Carlson, who will start in center field Sunday, looks to be on the outside looking in for a regular role in the outfield with the hot-hitting Corey Dickerson having emerged as St. Louis' primary option in left field.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 11-4 loss to Atlanta.

O'Neill's homer came in the ninth inning with the Cardinals down 10 runs, so it had little impact on the game. He's still gone yard in two of his last four games, driving in five runs in that span. The outfielder is up to nine long balls, 46 RBI, 41 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 78 contests.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in the Cardinals' Game 2 win over Cubs in Tuesday's doubleheader.

O'Neill took Adrian Sampson deep for a two-run blast in the top of the fourth inning before he walked and scored in the ninth frame. He also notched a single earlier in the contest and he's now up to eight homers on the season. The outfielder has now produced five multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, batting .324 with two home runs, five RBI, seven runs and a stolen base over that stretch.

O'Neill will sit Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill will get a breather after he went 5-for-23 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base while starting the last five games. Brendan Donovan will take over in left field and bat second in Tuesday's matinee.

O'Neill went 2-for-6 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 16-7 win over the Diamondbacks.

O'Neill doubled, stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. The outfielder has racked up four multi-hit efforts in his last five starts, but his steal Saturday was his first since July 29. Through 288 plate appearances, the 27-year-old is slashing .230/.299/.355 with seven home runs, nine steals, 41 RBI, 38 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple. His strong defense should keep him in the lineup on a near-everyday basis in left field.

O'Neill isn't starting Wednesday against Colorado, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill is getting a breather after he went 4-for-7 with a homer, three runs and two RBI over the last two games. Corey Dickerson will take over in left field and bat sixth.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Brewers.

After Albert Pujols launched a solo home run in the second inning, O'Neill hit one of his own in the sixth inning and tied the game at two runs apiece. It was O'Neill's second homer of the month, his first since Aug. 4, and his seventh of the season. The outfielder had gone hitless in his previous three games, striking out six times during that span. He has a .167 batting average for the month thanks to going 6-for-36 with 12 strikeouts. Across 11 games this month, O'Neill's batting average has dropped from .232 to .223.

O'Neill isn't starting Saturday against Milwaukee, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill is taking a seat after he went 1-for-16 with a double, a run, an RBI, a walk and seven strikeouts over the last four games. Brendan Donovan will start in left field and bat second.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in a 7-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.

O'Neill was rested for the matinee after missing two games earlier in the week due to leg cramps. He was back in left field for the nightcap, and he delivered the game-winning hit in the seventh inning, a three-run blast off Cubs reliever Kervin Castro. In his last nine games, O'Neill has struggled, going 6-for-30 (.200) with two homers, eight RBI, seven runs scored and a pair of stolen bases. The outfielder is slashing .233/.300/.364 with eight steals, six homers, 36 RBI and 30 runs scored through 57 contests overall.

O'Neill isn't in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was slated to start Wednesday against the Cubs before the game was postponed, but he'll ultimately sit out the first game of Thursday's twin bill. It's not yet clear whether he's still dealing with cramping in his leg or whether he'll start the nightcap.

O'Neill (leg) is starting Wednesday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill missed the last two games due to cramping in his leg, but he'll start in left field and bat fifth Wednesday. Over his last five games, he's gone 2-for-17 with a double, three runs, a stolen base, three walks and six strikeouts.

O'Neill (leg) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill sat out Sunday after leaving Saturday's game with cramping, and he will remain on the bench despite a team off day Monday. Lars Nootbaar will take O'Neill's place in the Cardinals' outfield.

O'Neill (leg) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Washington.

O'Neill was removed from Saturday's contest due to leg cramps and won't be in the lineup for the series finale versus the Nationals. Corey Dickerson will start in left field and bat eighth Sunday for St. Louis.

O'Neill exited Saturday's game against the Nationals due to leg cramps, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill exited in the fifth inning, with Corey Dickerson taking over in left field. The injury doesn't appear to be particularly serious, though it's possible that the Cardinals opt to sit O'Neill on Sunday as the team has no game scheduled Monday.

O'Neill went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.

In his last four games, O'Neill has gone 0-for-15, though he's drawn three walks and scored three runs in that span. The outfielder's slump at the plate has dropped his slash line to .225/.292/.340 with five home runs, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored and eight steals in 54 contests this season. With Harrison Bader (foot) and Juan Yepez (forearm) still sidelined for a minimum of a week more and likely longer, O'Neill's playing time is fairly safe. Corey Dickerson will likely be his top competition in the short term.

O'Neill went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Reds.

O'Neill has hit safely in four of five games since returning from the injured list, though his homer Saturday was his first extra-base hit in that span. He's slashing .243/.303/.368 with five long balls, seven steals, 33 RBI and 26 runs scored through 50 contests. Injuries have limited the 27-year-old this year, but he should continue to serve as the Cardinals' top left fielder when healthy.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Reds.

O'Neill delivered a two-RBI single in the second inning to give St. Louis a short-lived lead. In four starts since returning from the injured list, O'Neill has collected three hits across 14 at-bats with no extra-base hits. For the season, he has maintained a .239/.300/.350 line across 203 plate appearances.

O'Neill (hamstring/wrist) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start in left field and bat sixth Thursday against the Dodgers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill has been sidelined past few weeks by hamstring and wrist injuries, but he's back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale versus Los Angeles. The 27-year-old had a slow start to the season, but he posted a .905 OPS through 13 games in June before landing on the injured list.

O'Neill (hamstring) won't be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

The Cardinals hoped that O'Neill would be able to rejoin the team as early as Wednesday, but he'll spend at least one more day on the IL as a precautionary measure. It's possible that he'll be back in action for Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers.

O'Neill (hamstring) said his bruised right wrist checked out fine following a full workout Monday, potentially putting him on track to come off the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has received full medical clearance from the wrist injury as well as the left hamstring strain that initially forced him to the IL on June 20, but the Cardinals may want to see him play in at least one more rehab game in the minors before activating him. Whether he comes off the IL on Wednesday or later in the week, O'Neill should take back a full-time role in left field upon his return to the lineup.

O'Neill (hamstring/wrist) will take full batting practice and participate in throwing drills Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill has been on the injured list since June 20 with a left hamstring strain, but it was a small tear as well as bruising to his left wrist that resulted in him being pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis a few days ago. Fortunately, O'Neill's ability to resume workouts less than a week later suggests he won't be in store for an extended absence. The Cardinals may want to send him back to Triple-A for another rehab game or two before activating him from the IL, but O'Neill at least looks like he has an outside shot at making it back prior to the All-Star break.

O'Neill (hamstring) sustained a left wrist contusion when he was hit by a pitch during a rehab game Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill underwent testing that didn't reveal a fracture in his wrist, but he's dealing with some swelling. He was initially targeting a Friday return but will now be re-evaluated over the weekend. It's not yet clear whether the 27-year-old will be able to return during the Cardinals' weekend series against the Phillies.

O'Neill (hamstring) isn't expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old rejoined the team Thursday after a two-game rehab stint with Triple-A Memphis and appeared poised to be activated Friday, but he'll apparently have to wait. The reasoning for the delay remains unclear, and O'Neill should still be expected to return sometime this weekend until indicated otherwise.

O'Neill (hamstring) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Phillies, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill reported to Triple-A Memphis this week for a rehab assignment and appears poised to rejoin the Cardinals after going 3-for-7 with a double and an RBI in two games. The 27-year-old landed on the shelf with a hamstring strain June 20, so it's not a major surprise he won't require a significant rehab stint before being activated.

O'Neill (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill will serve as Memphis' designated hitter Monday and then advance to playing in left field Wednesday and Thursday. If all goes to plan, he could be back with the Cardinals as soon as Friday when they start a three-game series versus the Phillies.

O'Neill (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment next Monday or Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was slated to be evaluated early this week to determine if he was ready for a rehab assignment, and this report suggests he wasn't quite ready upon evaluation. Given this timeline, it seems like O'Neill could be activated next weekend if all goes well. Lars Nootbaar has emerged as a semi-regular option for St. Louis with Harrison Bader (foot) also on the injured list.

Manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that O'Neill (hamstring) will be evaluated early next week to determine whether he's ready to begin a rehab assignment, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring injury Monday, and it's encouraging that he's already being considered to begin a rehab assignment. If he's cleared to report to a minor-league affiliate next week, it's possible that he could return from the IL when first eligible.

O'Neill (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill tweaked his hamstring during Sunday's game against the Red Sox and will be forced to miss at least a week and a half due to the injury. Juan Yepez should see increased playing time in O'Neill's absence, while Lars Nootbaar was recalled by the Cardinals on Monday.

O'Neill was removed in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to left hamstring tightness, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

O'Neill, who went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base on the afternoon, suffered the injury while he was running to second base on his sixth double of the season. If the hamstring issue is significant enough to force O'Neill to the 10-day injured list, Juan Yepez would likely be the top candidate to replace him in St. Louis' everyday lineup.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and three total runs in an 11-2 win against Boston on Saturday.

O'Neill recorded his second three-hit effort of the campaign, and he swatted his fourth homer on a solo shot in the sixth inning. The outfielder had been 0-for-9 over his previous three games but has been strong overall since returning from the injured list June 7, batting .318 (14-for-44) with two homers, eight RBI and two stolen bases. O'Neill was hitting .195 prior to his stint on the IL but has boosted his average to .228 with the strong stretch since.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with walk during Game 1 and is now hitting .355 in eight games since returning from the injured list, but he'll receive a breather for Tuesday's nightcap. Juan Yepez will move out to left field while Albert Pujols serves as the designated hitter.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates.

O'Neill has attempted a stolen base in each of the last three games, and he's had success twice in that span. This was also his fourth multi-hit game in seven contests since he returned from a shoulder injury. The outfielder is up to a .226/.276/.336 slash line with three home runs, 26 RBI, 18 runs scored and five steals across 163 plate appearances overall.

O'Neill went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Reds.

O'Neill reached on a fielder's choice in the third inning, stole second and scored on a Nolan Arenado home run. This was O'Neill's first successful steal in his last three tries. He's now hit safely in five of six games since returning from a shoulder injury, going 8-for-24 (.333) in that stretch. He's slashing .218/.270/.331 with three home runs, four steals, 26 RBI and 17 runs scored through 38 contests overall.

O'Neill went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Reds.

In five games since returning from a shoulder injury, O'Neill is 7-for-19 (.368) with a home run, a double and six RBI. He got the Cardinals on the board with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning Saturday before adding a two-run double in the eighth. While he's still slashing a meager .219/.273/.336 in 37 contests overall, his recent hitting suggests he's trending in the right direction, which should allow him to command a starting role in left field.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI on Wednesday against the Rays.

O'Neill provided all of the Cardinals' offense on Wednesday. That began with a solo home in the fourth frame, his third long ball of the season. He added a two-RBI single in the sixth inning. It's an extremely small sample, though O'Neill has recorded multiple hits in each of his two starts since returning from a stint on the injured list caused by a shoulder injury. He's still hitting just .213/.268/.331 across 142 plate appearances.

O'Neill (shoulder) went 2-for-5 with three strikeouts in a 4-2 loss Tuesday in Tampa Bay.

After striking out in his first two at-bats, O'Neill singled in his next two. It was his first big-league game since May 17 after spending time on the injured-list with a shoulder injury. With a .562 OPS and 45 strikeouts in 138 plate appearances, the 26-year-old is looks to bounce back and return to the level of his breakout 2021 season where he posted a .912 OPS and 34 homers.

The Cardinals reinstated O'Neill (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Reliever Jake Walsh was optioned to Triple-A Memphis to clear room on the active roster for O'Neill, who returns to the big club after going 5-for-13 with a home run and a double during a three-game minor-league rehab assignment over the weekend. With one of their everyday corner outfielders back in action in O'Neill, the Cardinals will likely turn to Brendan Donovan to handle the other corner-outfield spot while Dylan Carlson (hamstring) remains on the shelf.

O'Neill (shoulder) has made enough progress during his rehab assignment that he could be activated during the first series of the week in Tampa Bay, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Just a day ago, it seemed that a return against the Rays was unlikely, but O'Neill had three hits Friday and the game-winning home run Saturday, so the Cardinals may activate him sooner than expected. Corey Dickerson landed on the injured list Sunday with a calf strain, so the Cardinals' outfield depth is getting tested.

O'Neill (shoulder) is unlikely to be activated until next weekend's series against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

He and Dylan Carlson (hamstring) each slotted in at designated hitter Friday in rehab games and will progress to playing the outfield this weekend. O'Neill went 3-for-5 with a double and two strikeouts in his first rehab game. Manager Oliver Marmol said he doubted that either O'Neill or Carlson would be ready to join the team in Tampa Bay for the series that runs Tuesday through Thursday of next week.

O'Neill (shoulder) will report to Triple-A Memphis on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The 26-year-old was originally expected to begin the rehab stint early this week, but the cortisone injection he received last Friday delayed it a few days. O'Neill will serve as the designated hitter in his first appearance with Memphis and should work back into the outfield in the days that follow.

O'Neill (shoulder) has been slightly delayed but may be able to begin a rehab assignment Friday or Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The delay follows O'Neill's visit to a doctor Tuesday, though it doesn't appear to be a significant one. He's been out for two weeks with a sore right shoulder and will likely miss at least one more, but he could return sometime early next week if he begins his rehab on schedule and only needs to play in a couple games.

O'Neill (shoulder) will visit a doctor Tuesday, at which point he could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill has already missed the required 10 days with a right shoulder impingement, but his return doesn't seem to be quite imminent. He received a cortisone shot Friday, however, and if the doctor confirms that he's healing as expected, he'll be ready for game action soon. He probably won't need too many rehab games given that he's been out for less than two weeks.

O'Neill received a cortisone shot Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill hit the injured list late last week with a shoulder impingement. Tests revealed this week that he's also dealing with some fluid buildup. If the cortisone shot has its desired effect, he could embark on a rehab stint as soon as early next week.

Manager Oliver Marmol said he hopes O'Neill (shoulder) will be ready to start a minor-league rehab assignment early next week, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 26-year-old landed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement last week, but it appears he's already on the cusp of a rehab assignment. The rehab assignment could also be a way for O'Neil to get in some extra plate appearances given his .195/.256/.297 slash line this year.

O'Neill (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill is dealing with a right shoulder impingement and will have at least a week and a half to recover. Nolan Gorman's contract was selected as part of a corresponding move, and he should see playing time at second base while Tommy Edman shifts to shortstop. While O'Neill is unavailable, Brendan Donovan, Juan Yepez and Corey Dickerson should be in the mix for playing time in left field.

O'Neill will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill has been sidelined for the last two games with a shoulder issue, and he'll be forced to miss at least a week and a half. The Cardinals will call up Nolan Gorman to make his major-league debut Friday, while Corey Dickerson should see increased playing time in left field during O'Neill's absence.

O'Neill's absence from the lineup Thursday against the Mets is due to a sore right shoulder, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The injury explains why O'Neill will be on the bench for the second straight game. As long as his injury remains nothing worse than soreness, he should be back in the lineup soon, but it's possible it develops into something which requires a trip to the injured list. It's unclear if the injury has bothered him all season, as he certainly hasn't hit as if he's fully healthy, slashing just .195/.256/.297.

O'Neill is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mets.

O'Neill will take a seat for the second consecutive game Thursday, potentially because he's struggled mightily recently. The outfielder has gone 3-for-21 with 11 strikeouts in his last five contests. Juan Yepez will get the start in left field and bat fifth as the Cardinals take on Chris Bassitt and the Mets.

O'Neill isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill started in the last two games and went 2-for-9 with an RBI and six strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Corey Dickerson starts in left field and bats fifth.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill is 2-for-20 with nine strikeouts over his past six contests, and he finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive game. Juan Yepez will move to left field Sunday while Albert Pujols serves as the designated hitter.

O'Neill isn't starting Saturday against the Giants.

O'Neill has gone just 1-for-12 with five strikeouts over his last three games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last six matchups. Corey Dickerson will take over in left field and bat fifth.

O'Neill isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three matchups after he went 1-for-12 with a run, a walk and seven strikeouts over his last three games. Juan Yepez will start in left field and bat fourth.

O'Neill will receive a $3.4 million contract in 2022 after losing his arbitration case against the Cardinals on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill filed for $4.15 million in arbitration, but he'll be forced to settle for a slightly lower salary. The 26-year-old is hitting just .198 with two homers, 19 RBI, 14 runs and three stolen bases this year, but he's been an everyday player for St. Louis.

O'Neill is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill started the past 14 contests and will take a seat after striking out seven times over his past three games. Juan Yepez will man left field with Albert Pujols batting cleanup as the designated hitter.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a walk, three RBI and two runs during Wednesday's 10-0 win over the Royals.

The 26-year-old homered and drove in five runs Opening Day, but entering Wednesday's contest he hadn't gone deep in the past 21 games and had a .446 OPS during that stretch. O'Neill finally busted out in Kansas City but still has plenty of work to do with a .202/.276/.333 slash line through 23 games.

O'Neill went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Mets.

O'Neill went hitless for the fifth time in his last seven games, but he was still able to cross the place for the first time since April 20. The outfielder has gotten into a bit of a slump, dropping his slash line to .186/.275/.271 with a home runs, 10 RBI, three stolen bases and 10 runs scored through 69 plate appearances this season. With Lars Nootbaar optioned to Triple-A Memphis earlier in the week, O'Neill's starting role in left field should continue to be safe as he works to get back on track.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Mets.

Max Scherzer and Miles Mikolas put on a pitching duel for most of the game. O'Neill was able to open the scoring in the eighth with a two-run single off Trevor May, but the Mets rallied for the win in the ninth. O'Neill's been solid from a run-production standpoint with 10 RBI and eight runs scored through 14 contests. He's added a home run, two doubles and two stolen bases while posting a .216/.300/.314 slash line.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Reds.

O'Neill knocked in the Cardinals' lone run in the sixth inning with his RBI double. He also drew a walk and stole second in the eighth. O'Neill has struggled a big at the plate so far -- he was hitless in his previous 12 at-bats entering Sunday. The outfielder is slashing .213/.304/.319 with one home run, two doubles, eight RBI, eight runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 13 contests. He's still penciled into a regular role in the No. 3 spot in the order when he's in the lineup.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, according to John Denton of MLB.com.

O'Neill went hitless in 12 at-bats over his last three games, so he will get a day off Saturday for the first time this season. Lars Nootbaar will take O'Neill's place in left field, and Dylan Carlson will occupy the third spot in the batting order.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a run and a stolen base during Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.

O'Neill delivered an RBI single during the third inning to give St. Louis a 3-0 lead, and he walked and stole second base in his next plate appearance. The 26-year-old stole 15 bases in 19 attempts last year and is now on the board with his first theft of 2022. O'Neill hasn't homered since Opening Day but still has a solid .281/.359/.406 slash line to go with seven RBI.

O'Neill went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in a 10-1 win Friday in Milwaukee.

O'Neill got the scoring started when he doubled with two outs in the first inning and later scored as part of a four-run, two-out rally. The three-hit performance snapped a 1-for-14 slump over the last four games. It was his first extra-base hit since an Opening Day homer. The 26-year-old put it all together for the first time last year at the major-league level and should continue to be a force in the Cardinals' lineup as the season progresses.

O'Neill went 2-for-3 with five RBI and one run in Thursday's win over the Pirates. He struck out once and walked once.

O'Neill broke out in 2021, slashing .286/.352/.560 with 34 home runs, 80 RBI, 89 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 138 games. The 26-year-old slugger picked up where he left off last season and will likely be a key piece of the Cardinals' lineup in 2022, though he's still expected to be a heavy strikeout candidate.

O'Neill is batting .250 (5-for-20) with one RBI and three runs scored through eight Grapefruit League games.

O'Neill had a breakout season in 2021, slashing .286/.352/.560 with 34 home runs, 80 RBI, 89 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 138 games. That earned him an everyday role in left field, and he's expected to stay there to begin 2022. While his spring stats aren't anything to boast about, it's still to early to have many concerns. O'Neill remains a strikeout risk -- he whiffed at a 31.3 percent rate while posting a 7.3 percent walk rate, but he's poised to rack up solid counting stats as a power-and-speed threat in the heart of the order in his third full campaign.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a double, two solo home runs, an additional run and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

O'Neill crushed solo home runs in the first and fourth innings off Chicago starter Cory Abbott, doubled and scored in the sixth and stole second after reaching on an error in the eighth. He's one of just five players in MLB this season with at least 34 home runs and 15 steals and has been scorching since the beginning of September with a .319/.366/.726 line featuring seven doubles and 13 long balls.

O'Neill isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill recorded multi-hit performances in three of the last four games, but he'll get a breather after the Cardinals clinched a postseason spot Tuesday. Lars Nootbaar will start in left field and lead off.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.

After going yard in both halves of Friday's twin bill, O'Neill kept right on slugging by taking Adrian Sampson deep in the fourth inning Saturday. The 26-year-old is up to 32 homers on the year, including 11 in September alone, and his big month has pushed his slash line on the season to .279/.348/.546.

O'Neill went 3-for-9 with a pair of home runs, five RBI and three runs scored as the Cardinals swept Friday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.

The 26-year-old reached the 30-homer mark in the matinee with a two-run blast in the fifth inning. O'Neill didn't stay on the milestone mark for long, adding his 31st long ball in the second inning of the nightcap. The outfielder has enjoyed a breakout campaign with a .280/.348/.542 slash line, 75 RBI, 83 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 508 plate appearances. He should continue to see near-everyday work in left field while typically batting third in the order.

O'Neill went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Brewers.

After seeing his nine-game hit streak snapped by the Brewers on Tuesday, O'Neill wasted no time in getting started on a new run Wednesday night. The Canadian slugger took Milwaukee starter Brett Anderson deep in the first inning for a two-run shot that got the Cardinals on the board. He followed that up in the second with an RBI double. This latest outburst serves to further what has been a stellar September for the Cardinals' outfielder. He is now hitting .325 with eight home runs and 20 RBI since the end of August.

O'Neill went 1-for-2 with an RBI single, two walks, a stolen base and three runs in a win over the Padres on Sunday.

Less than 24 hours after blasting a go-ahead two-run home run, O'Neill flashed the small ball part of his game Sunday while serving as a thorn in the side of Padres pitching throughout the afternoon. The versatile slugger extended his hitting streak to eight games with Sunday's box-score-stuffing performance, pushing his season slash line to an outstanding .282/.353/.536 and bumping his increasingly impressive steals tally to 13 across 17 attempts.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Padres.

O'Neill slammed a two-run homer off Emilio Pagan in the eighth inning to give the Cardinals the lead. He has homered in back-to-back games and three of the last four. In his past 13 games, he has six long balls, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored. The 26-year-old is slashing .281/.350/.536 with 28 homers, 65 RBI, 73 runs and 12 steals in 427 plate appearances this season.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in an 8-2 victory versus San Diego on Friday.

The slugger helped St. Louis get off to a fast start, belting a two-run homer to left field in the first inning. The long ball was the 27th in what has been a breakout campaign for O'Neill, who entered the year with 21 combined homers over parts of three seasons. He has been very productive for both the Cardinals and fantasy managers down the stretch, slashing .340/.407/.736 with six home runs, 13 RBI, 14 runs and two stolen bases over his past 14 contests.

O'Neill went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs in Tuesday's victory over the Mets.

The outfielder notched an RBI single off of Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning, driving in teammate Paul Goldschmidt. He later took reliever Jeurys Familia deep for a two-run shot in the eighth inning, scoring Goldschmidt again. In the month of September, he has batted .327 with five home runs and nine RBI in 14 games.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Mets on Monday.

The prodigious slugger got it done with some small ball Monday, swiping his 12th base of the season in the process. O'Neill is in the midst of an impressive nine-game tear at the plate that's seen him hit safely in three straight and post a ,364 average (12-for-33) with two doubles, three home runs, four RBI, three walks, a pair of steals a hit by pitch and eight runs.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's win over the Dodgers.

The 26-year-old swatted his second homer in as many games with a go-ahead shot against Phil Bickford in the fifth inning. O'Neill has tallied a career-high 25 long balls in what's turned into a breakout campaign. Overall this year, he's batting .278/.350/.529 with 22 doubles and 11 stolen bases.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 victory versus the Dodgers.

The slugger's eighth-inning solo shot seemed like icing on the cake when it stretched St. Louis' lead to 5-2, but the long ball ended up being the difference in the game as the Dodgers tallied two runs and fell just short of a comeback in the ninth. O'Neill's other plate appearances resulted in a hit-by-pitch and two strikeouts, and he continues to produce despite whiffing at a prolific rate. Over his past 11 contests, O'Neill is slashing .350/.435/.700 with three homers and seven RBI while notching a 37 percent strikeout rate.

O'Neill went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.

He was one of the few bright spot for the team, offensively; the rest of the team combined for five hits. After a few years toiling as a part-time player, O'Neill has blossomed this season with regular playing time. He's one of just 16 players with 20-plus homers and at least 11 steals this season.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

O'Neill ripped a massive 455-foot, two-run shot in the seventh inning, his 23rd homer of the year. It was just his second home run in the last 15 games but he's sporting a .289 average with seven RBI during that span. The 26-year-old outfielder is up to 44 extra-base hits with 62 runs scored this season.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Friday's 15-4 blowout of the Brewers.

The Cardinals hit six homers in the contest, with O'Neill's seventh-inning two-run shot traveling the farthest at 409 feet. He also struck out three times in the contest, continuing a recent trend that has seen the slugger whiff 10 times across his past 23 at-bats. However, he has also collected seven hits across that stretch, and the strikeouts are far less concerning as long as O'Neill continues to reach base.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with an RBI infield single in a win over the Reds on Monday.

O'Neill's sixth-inning infield knock plated Dylan Carlson to give the Cardinals a bit more breathing room by extending their lead to two runs. The burly slugger has encouragingly gone 3-for-8 with a triple, two RBI and a walk over his last two games after posting a 1-for-10 tally in his first two contests following his return from a three-game absence.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple and a walk in a loss to the Pirates on Sunday.

O'Neill went 1-for-10 with a walk and a run in his first two contests back from a three-game absence due to back stiffness, but he snapped out of his doldrums with his first career three-bagger to open the scoring Sunday. O'Neill had hit .389 (7-for-18) with a home run and five RBI in the five games before his brief sabbatical, and perhaps Sunday's showing will reignite his bat.

O'Neill (back) will bat third and play left field Friday against the Pirates, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was absent from the lineup for three straight games while battling a sore back, though he appeared off the bench twice over that stretch. He was swinging a hot bat prior to the injury, hitting .265/.366/.529 with three homers in his last nine games.

O'Neill (back) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill's stiff back will keep him out of the starting nine for the third day in a row, but his appearance as a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Tigers would seem to hint that he's not in much danger of landing on the injured list. Lars Nootbaar will pick up a start in left field Thursday in O'Neill's stead.

O'Neill (back) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was removed from Tuesday's lineup due to the Tigers due to back stiffness, and he'll remain sidelined for the series finale. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Wednesday, but Dylan Carlson will shift to left field while Tommy Edman starts in right.

O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers with back stiffness and wasn't available off the bench, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill was slated to start his 10th straight game in left field before being replaced in the starting nine by Lars Nootbaar. O'Neill will be reevaluated Wednesday, and it's unclear if he'll be available for the series finale versus Detroit.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with an RBI sacrifice fly, a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday.

O'Neill's seventh-inning sacrifice fly brought the Cardinals to within a run, but that ultimately proved to be their last run of the night. The steal put O'Neill's season tally at 10, a welcome complement to the 21 homers and .851 OPS he's also generated.

O'Neill went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional run and a walk in an 8-4 victory against the Brewers on Thursday.

O'Neill walked in the first, nailed a go-ahead 450-foot long ball in the fifth off Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff and singled and scored in the seventh for St. Louis' eighth and final run. The home run was the 26-year-old's 21st of the season, making him the 15th player with at least 20 homers and nine steals in the bigs this year. A hot August featuring a .327 average has elevated O'Neill to a team-leading .274/.342/.518 slash line.

O'Neill went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.

O'Neill's multi-hit effort snapped an arduous slump for the slugger, one what saw him go 2-for-27 with 16 strikeouts over the previous nine games. O'Neill's season slash line still sits at an impressive .270/.338/.508 across 96 games despite the recent difficulties, with all three components career-best figures.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 6-0 win over the Royals.

O'Neill has been in and out of the lineup over the last few days while battling an illness but he looks to be back on track. He launched his 19th homer of the season in the fourth inning and later came around to score again in the eighth. It was just his second homer over the last 15 games but he raised his season OPS to .858 through 351 plate appearances.

O'Neill (illness) is starting in left field and batting cleanup Friday at Kansas City, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill sat out two of the past three games while managing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, but he's back in the starting nine Friday. The fact he's playing the field and not serving as the designated hitter indicates the 26-year-old is fully recovered.

O'Neill isn't starting Thursday's game against the Pirates due to COVID-19 vaccine side effects, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Although O'Neill was back in the lineup Wednesday, he'll return to the bench for the second time in the last three games as he continues to manage side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Dylan Carlson will shift to left field while Tommy Edman starts in right.

O'Neill (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup since he was experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, but he'll be back in action Wednesday. He went 0-for-6 with three walks and four strikeouts across his last two starts.

O'Neill was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates while dealing with the side effects of his COVDI-19 vaccination, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

The Cardinals could place O'Neill on the COVID-19 injured list if they wanted to, but no such transaction has been made yet. O'Neill could potentially be available off the bench and could return as soon as soon as Wednesday. Edmundo Sosa entered the lineup in his absence, taking Tommy Edman's spot at second base and bumping Edman to the outfield.

O'Neill was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates for undisclosed reasons, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill dealt with groin and finger issues earlier in the season but has been healthy for over a month, so it's not yet clear why the Cardinals changed their plans. Edmundo Sosa will enter the lineup in his absence, starting at second base and pushing Tommy Edman to the outfield.

O'Neill went 4-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Royals.

O'Neill singled and scored in the second inning and later added another run with his 410-foot shot off Mike Minor in the fourth. The 26-year-old outfielder has been red-hot so far in August, going 11-for-17 (.647) with three extra-base hits and five runs scored in five games. O'Neill continues improving on his breakout 2021 campaign and he's now slashing .286/.346/.528 with 18 home runs.

O'Neill went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in Tuesday's loss to the Braves.

The slugger was responsible for three of St.Louis' eight total hits and collected the team's only extra-base hit when he doubled in the seventh frame. O'Neill also scored the Cardinals' lone run after singling in the ninth. The three-hit game was his fifth such performance of the campaign. O'Neill's .271/.331/.509 slash line is a considerable improvement over his .173/.261/.360 line over 50 games last season.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Giants.

O'Neill slammed a solo shot off Anthony DeSclafani in the second inning to open up the scoring Saturday, He and Paul Goldschmidt caused the bulk of the damage on offense leading to the win. The 26-year-old rides a current four-game hitting streak and is batting .379 with an OPS of 1.058 over his last 10 games. This season, he is slashing .277/.333/.550 with 16 long balls, 38 RBI and 39 runs in 261 plate appearances.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

The outfielder got aboard with a single in the fifth inning, then stole second and scored on a Tommy Edman homer. O'Neill missed a couple of games this week while dealing with a food-related allergic reaction. He's hit safely in both games since he returned to the lineup. Overall, the 26-year-old has a .275/.333/.546 slash line with 15 home runs, seven steals, 37 RBI and 38 runs scored across 252 plate appearances.

O'Neill (illness) will be in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill sat the past two games while dealing with a food-related allergic reaction, but he's good to go after Thursday's scheduled off day. The 26-year-old missed the previous three games before the allergic reaction with a righty pinky finger injury, so he has only eight at-bats so far in July.

O'Neill (illness) is batting fifth and playing left field Wednesday against the Giants, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

A late scratch Tuesday due to an allergic reaction, the 26-year-old returns to action as the Cardinals match up against lefty Alex Wood. O'Neill has never faced Wood but is hitting a lowly .216 in 37 at-bats versus left-handed pitching this season.

O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Giants after having an allergic reaction to some food, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 26-year-old was returning to action Tuesday after missing the previous three games with an injury to his right pinky finger, but he's now unavailable due to the allergic reaction. O'Neill should be considered day-to-day as he battles the ailment Tommy Edman will shift to the infield in his absence, while Edmundo Sosa starts at second base.

O'Neill (finger) is batting fourth and playing left field in Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Apparently, three games off was enough for O'Neill to recover from his right pinky injury. He did appear as a pinch hitter Monday, though, and he is now hitting .290 in his last 31 at-bats.

O'Neill (finger) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill suffered a right pinky injury in Friday's win over the Rockies, and he'll be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. The 26-year-old hasn't appeared off the bench in either of the last two contests, but it's not clear whether he could be available as a pinch hitter Monday. Dylan Carlson will shift to left field while Matt Carpenter enters the lineup at second base.

O'Neill (finger) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill exited Friday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the pinky of his right hand, and he's not in the lineup for the second straight contest. The 26-year-old didn't appear off the bench Saturday, and it's unclear if he'll be available as a reserve Sunday.

O'Neill (finger) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill left Friday's win over the Rockies after he was hit by a pitch on the right pinky in the top of the sixth inning, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. It's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench, but he should be considered day-to-day for now. Tommy Edman will shift to right field while Edmundo Sosa starts at second base.

O'Neill left Friday's win over the Rockies in the bottom of the sixth inning with a right finger injury, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was hit by a pitch on the right pinky in the top of the sixth inning, but he was initially able to remain in the game as a pinch runner. However, he was removed from the game to begin the bottom of the sixth inning. Prior to his departure, the 26-year-old went 1-for-2 with a double and a run. He'll undergo further testing Saturday, but manager Mike Shildt was encouraged by the outfielder's prognosis Friday.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and one RBI against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He also nabbed his sixth stolen base.

O'Neill drove in Paul Goldschmidt with an RBI single in the third inning before stealing second base and advancing to third on Daulton Varsho's throwing error. O'Neill also swatted a pair of doubles for his second three-hit effort in the last three games. The 26-year-old hasn't gone yard since June 9, but he's still slashing .272/.326/.554 with 15 home runs and 36 RBI to go along with his half-dozen steals.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a run in a win over the Diamondbacks on Monday.

O'Neill's multi-hit effort was his first since June 14 and helped him alleviate a 5-for-36 skid he'd been mired in since that contest. The slugger had posted an elevated 28.9 percent strikeout rate during that stretch, but he avoided any punchouts Monday. O'Neill is also in a rare power drought that predates the slump, as he hasn't left the yard since a two-home-run game June 9 against the Indians.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead RBI double and another two-bagger in a win over the Marlins on Monday.

O'Neill's second double of the night plated Dylan Carlson in the eighth inning, snapping a 2-2 tie. The slugging outfielder now has four multi-hit efforts in June, a month during which he's slashing .349/.404/.651 with four doubles, three home runs, seven RBI, three walks, a stolen base and nine runs across 47 plate appearances over 12 games.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-2 win over Cleveland.

O'Neill homered off Phil Maton in the third inning and off Trevor Stephan in the seventh inning. The outfielder is riding a current 16-game streak of reaching base safely. During that stretch, he has eight homers, 16 RBI, 14 runs and a pair of steals. The 26-year-old is slashing .291/.325/.649 in 160 plate appearances.

O'Neill went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Reds on Sunday.

O'Neill's 427-foot shot to center in the sixth finally broke the ice on the scoreboard for the Cardinals on the afternoon. The slugger has slugged five of his 13 round trippers on the season in the 11 games he's logged since coming off the injured list with a finger issue and boasts an impressive .278 average and .920 OPS, but his 34.2 percent strikeout rate remains problematic.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with two singles, a run, stolen base and two strikeouts as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 3-2 on Tuesday.

O'Neill singled in the sixth but more impressively led off a tie game in the top of the ninth with a single, steal of second and subsequent run after an Edmundo Sosa single. O'Neill's 12 home runs and five steals are both career highs in only 36 games played and he's one of seven players with at least 5 steals and a .900 OPS this season.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a home run in Monday's loss to the Dodgers.

O'Neill is riding an impressive power stretch and has four homers over his last five games, though he's also seeing the ball extremely well and has recorded at least one hit in eight straight appearances. He ended the month of May hitting .294 with a 1.020 OPS and seven homers across 70 plate appearances.

O'Neill went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two runs, three RBI and a strikeout as St. Louis defeated Arizona 7-4 Saturday.

O'Neill sandwiched a fifth inning solo home run between two doubles to continue a scorching three game stretch where he's 6-for-14 with three home runs and three doubles. The outfielder raised his slash line to .272/.306/.623 and his OPS would be top five if O'Neill had enough at-bats to qualify.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-6 victory over Arizona on Friday.

O'Neill helped St. Louis get off to a quick start, smashing a two-run shot to left field as part of a four-run first inning for the team. The long ball was his second in as many days after returning from the injured list Thursday. After a sluggish start to the campaign during which he batted .125 over his first 10 contests, O'Neill has been a big part of the offense in his subsequent 22 games, hitting .312 with nine homers, 19 RBI and four stolen bases across 77 at-bats.

O'Neill (finger) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Arizona.

O'Neill made a quick impact in his return from a sprained left middle finger. He went deep in the second inning off Arizona starter Jon Duplantier. O'Neill is up to nine homers, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored and four stolen bases across 112 plate appearances. He's striking out at a 33.9 percent clip, but as long as he continues to hit for power, he should be a fixture in the lineup.

O'Neill (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

O'Neill resumed baseball activities late last week, and he should be available for Thursday's series opener in Arizona. The 25-year-old should reclaim his everyday role for the Cardinals now that he's fully healthy. O'Neill has hit .250 with eight home runs, 18 RBI and four stolen bases this season.

Manager Mike Shildt said Tuesday that he expects O'Neill (finger) to be activated at some point during the current road trip, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was given the green light to resume baseball activities late last week and he now appears to be on track to rejoin the Cardinals by the conclusion of their three-city road trip on June 2 . With Harrison Bader joining him on the injured list Tuesday, O'Neill's return becomes even more important for the Redbirds moving forward.

O'Neill (finger) was cleared Friday to start taking part in baseball activities, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was hitting .226 with three home runs, 12 strikeouts and two walks over his last 10 games prior to suffering the broken left middle finger. It is unclear when he will be ready to come off the injured list.

O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger Tuesday.

O'Neill left Sunday's game against San Diego after suffering what was originally called a sprained finger while sliding into second base on a steal. The issue is apparently more serious than originally reported, and he'll miss at least 10 days and likely more. The Cardinals have yet to provide a timeline for his return. Justin Williams takes over in left field in his absence Tuesday against the Pirates.

O'Neill was diagnosed with a sprained left middle finger after he left Sunday's game against the Padres, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill suffered his injury while sliding into second base on a steal in the sixth inning, and he was replaced in left field in the bottom half of the frame. He's currently considered day-to-day and will be able to recover during Monday's scheduled day off.

O'Neill was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres due to left hand/finger discomfort, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill was replaced in left field in the bottom of the seventh inning Sunday. It's not clear how O'Neill sustained his injury, and his status for Tuesday's series opener against the Pirates isn't yet known.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with two-run home run and a strikeout as St. Louis fell 5-4 to San Diego.

O'Neill's eighth inning shot off Emilio Pagan cut St. Louis deficit in half and was the outfielder's third homer in four games. O'Neill hasn't offered much aside from power this season with a .242/.270/.526 slash line.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Brewers.

O'Neill provided the Cardinals' only offense of the day when he took Brandon Woodruff deep in the eighth inning. It was his seventh home run of the season and second in as many games. He's overcome a 32.6 percent strikeout rate to remain productive early on this season, but he'll likely need to make more contact to remain a consistent producer at the plate.

O'Neill went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers.

O'Neill was hitless through four at-bats, but he went yard in the 11th inning to provide insurance runs for the Cardinals. It was O'Neill's sixth home run of the season and first in his last eight games. Despite the power surge, he's striking out at a 32.6 percent clip, which has limited him to a .238/.270/.488 line across 89 plate appearances. On the other hand, he's racked up 14 runs scored, 15 RBI and three stolen bases to even out his production.

O'Neill is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill is 1-for-12 with a home run and a stolen base in his past four games, and he'll take a seat Sunday. Justin Williams will start in left field and bat seventh in the series finale for St. Louis.

O'Neill is not starting Thursday against the Mets.

O'Neill hit .359/.357/.718 with four homers in his first 11 games back from a groin injury but has since gone hitless in his last two. Justin Williams starts in left field in his absence.

O'Neill is not starting Tuesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill has been on first since returning from a groin injury, hitting .359 with four homers in 11 games. Justin Williams will start in left field in his absence.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a strikeout in Friday's 7-3 win over the Pirates.

O'Neill struck out three times in Thursday's win over Philadelphia, but he hit his second home run in three games in the top of the fourth inning Friday. O'Neill is now hitting .241 with five home runs, 10 runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases this season.

O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base Wednesday against the Phillies.

O'Neill got the Cardinals on the board with a two-run homer in the second inning -- his fourth long ball of the season. He continued to reach base throughout the contest, which gave him the opportunity to swipe his first stolen base of the campaign. Though he's hitting only .217 due to a 35.4 percent strikeout rate, O'Neill has delivered four home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored across 48 plate appearances to this point.

O'Neill went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 5-2 win over Cincinnati.

O'Neill left the yard in the second and fifth innings Sunday, both coming off Luis Castillo. It's the first time he's gone deep since Opening Day and breaks a 1-for-20 slump that he was stuck in entering Sunday's game. He's hitting .171 with four extra-base hits on the year.

O'Neill (foot) is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill was out of Friday's lineup after he fouled a ball off his foot Thursday, but he still pinch hit in the contest. O'Neill will start in left field and bat sixth Saturday.

O'Neill fouled a ball off his foot Thursday, which explains why he's absence from the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The Cardinals evidently believe O'Neill can play some role in Friday's contest, as they activated him from the 10-day inured list Friday after he missed time with a strained right groin. The foot issue appears to be a minor one, as he's expected to return to the lineup Saturday.

O'Neill (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

O'Neill missed just shy of two weeks with a strained right groin. While he's ready to return to the roster, he's not yet ready to return to the starting lineup, as Justin Williams will get the nod in left field against the Reds on Friday. John Nogowski was placed on the injured list with a bone bruise on his left hand in a corresponding move.

O'Neill (groin) is expected to play a full simulated game Thursday in order to facilitate a final decision on his activation, the Associated Press reports.

Manager Mike Shildt described Thursday's plans as a vehicle that will give the team "a little more intel to make a decision" on whether O'Neill will come off the injured list Friday. The 25-year-old was slashing .143/.172/.286 across 29 plate appearances before getting sidelined.

O'Neill (groin) is expected to return to game action Friday against the Reds, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill has been sidelined since April 11 due to a right groin strain, but it appears as though he'll be able to return after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The 25-year-old has been ramping up his sprinting recently and homered in each of his last two simulated games. O'Neill should reclaim his role as the Cardinals' primary left fielder once he's officially cleared to return.

O'Neill (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

The 25-year-old exited Saturday's loss to Milwaukee with right groin tightness, and the injury has now been diagnosed as a strain. O'Neill will be eligible to be activated April 21, though it's unclear if he'll be healthy by that point. Lane Thomas was promoted to bolster the Cardinals' outfield depth.

O'Neill exited Saturday's game against the Brewers due to right groin tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

O'Neill started in left field Saturday and grounded into a double play during his lone at-bat. However, he was replaced by Austin Dean to begin the third inning. The severity of O'Neill's injury isn't yet known, and it's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

O'Neill, who hit .356 in Grapefruit League play, went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's season-opening win over the Reds.

The slugger encouragingly kept his hot bat going to open the regular season, belting a 391-foot shot in the fourth inning. O'Neill's ability to continue flashing his well-documented power stroke without sacrificing consistent contact is seen as key to him taking the next step as a hitter in 2021.

O'Neil has officially clinched the starting left field job, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill never let up this spring, pushing his Grapefruit League average to .372 with yet another multi-hit effort Saturday versus the Mets. While the strikeouts could still use some whittling down, O'Neill has racked up a well-balanced line of three doubles, two home runs, 10 RBI, two walks, three steals and five runs across 45 plate appearances in exhibition play. The 25-year-old made an impression on manager Mike Shildt with his approach, with the skipper lauding O'Neill's consistency and the fact he's "in a good place, against lefties and righties."

O'Neill went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in a Grapefruit League in over the Astros on Friday, pushing his spring average to .389 (7-for-18) across seven games.

O'Neill has also encouragingly only struck out once over his last three games, with consistent contact being one of the main areas of his game that need improvement. The power-hitting outfielder is looking to keep a hold on his starting left field job and is significantly helping his cause with some clutch hitting, as Friday's round tripper pushed his spring RBI total to eight.

O'Neill, who went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in a Grapefruit League win over the Astros on Sunday, is hitting .400 (4-for-10) with a walk and two runs overall across four spring games.

On the flip side, four of the six outs O'Neill has made have come via strikeouts, a tangible reminder he still has plenty of work to do with respect to improving his contact rate. Nevertheless, the power display Sunday was certainly encouraging as O'Neill looks to build momentum ahead of a 2021 campaign during which he'll look to put last season's .173/.261/.360 slash behind him.

O'Neill has been focusing on improving several aspects of his hitting over the last few months after mustering just a .173 average in 157 plate appearances last season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch>/a> reports. "I'm definitely more focused on that (offensive) side of the ball this year," O'Neill said. "I know it was a down year for me in the average department. I was still able to do some damage but obviously not in the way I would have liked and that the staff would have liked."

O'Neill offered Gold Glove defense in 2020, but his .173/.261/.360 line and 27.4 percent strikeout rate left plenty to be desired. Consequently, the 25-year-old center fielder got right to honing his craft during the offseason and got an early jump on working with Cardinals hitting coaches this spring. Specifically, O'Neill is concentrating on refining his timing and developing a less mechanical approach at the dish after posting sub-70.0 percent contact rates in all three of his big-league stints thus far.

O'Neill will have to earn the starting left field job in spring training, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Goold responds to a reader question about whether the job is O'Neill's to lose as spring training begins by confirming there is "significant competition" for both the left and right field spots. O'Neill's lack of job security isn't surprising, considering his .173/.261/.360 line across 157 plate appearances a season ago, a major regression from the .262/.311/.411 tally the 25-year-old managed in just six fewer trips to the plate in 2019. There is no shortage of candidates for O'Neill to contend with, a list that includes Dylan Carlson, Lane Thomas and Justin Williams.

O'Neill went 0-for-2 with a stolen base, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.

O'Neill was productive in the third inning, getting aboard with a walk before stealing second and scoring on an error by Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta. The steal was O'Neill's third of the year, and he's added seven homers, 19 RBI and 20 runs scored in 50 games.

O'Neill isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

O'Neill will take a seat for Friday's nightcap after going 0-for-1 with a strikeout in the first game of the doubleheader. Tommy Edman will take over at third base in his absence.

O'Neill isn't starting Thursday's game against the Brewers.

O'Neill will ride the bench for a third consecutive game Thursday in the series opener against the Brewers. Tommy Edman will serve as the left fielder in his absence.

O'Neill isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Royals.

O'Neill will play a bench role for a second consecutive game after struggling with strikeouts recently. Dylan Carlson will take over as the left fielder with Harrison Bader starting in center.

O'Neill isn't starting Tuesday against the Royals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill will get a breather after striking out five times over the past two contests. Dylan Carlson will shift to left field with Harrison Bader starting in center.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and a run scored on Saturday, as St. Louis beat the Pirates 5-4

O'Neill supplied a key two-run double as part of the Cardinals comeback win. He has scuffled in 2020, hitting just .189 through 127 at-bats. Symbolic of validity in his average, O'Neill also ranks in the bottom tenth of the league in expected batting average. Luckily for interested fantasy managers, O'Neill is 4-for-8 lifetime with two home runs against Sunday's opponent, Joe Musgrove.

O'Neill went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run during a 6-5 win over the Pirates in the first game of Friday's doubleheader.

After an 0-for-3 showing in the nightcap, O'Neill only has two hits in his last 16 at-bats, but both of them have cleared the fence. On the season, the 25-year-old is slashing a woeful .185/.266/.387 with seven homers and 17 RBI through 42 games.

O'Neill went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and sacrifice fly during the win over the Brewers in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

O'Neill cut the Brewers' lead to 2-1 with his solo shot off Brandon Woodruff in the second and later tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the fourth. Despite the productive performance, O'Neill has just 15 RBI while hitting a disappointing .195/.276/.389 through 127 plate appearances.

O'Neill went 1-for-4 with an RBI infield single and a stolen base during a win over the Brewers in the second game of a doubleheader Monday.

After sitting in the matinee of the twin bill before appearing as a pinch runner late, O'Neill drew the start in left field in the nightcap and made an impact. The slugger actually utilized his speed to help ignite the Cardinals' comeback from a 2-0 deficit with his two-out, fifth-inning infield single, giving him his fifth RBI over the last 12 games. However, two of the three outs O'Neill made came on strikeouts, and his 27.5 percent whiff rate on the season, while certainly an improvement on last season's 35.1 percent figure, continues to cap his overall upside.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill will be on the bench for a third straight game, as Rangel Ravelo receives a second consecutive turn in the corner outfield. Though he's done well to raise his walk rate (to 8.8 percent) this season while cutting down on his strikeouts (26.7 percent), O'Neill hasn't been hitting for as much power. The Cardinals will likely ride the hotter bat between O'Neill and Ravelo in the starting nine as the team looks to replace Dexter Fowler, who could spend the rest of the season on the COVID-19 injured list.

O'Neill went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run during a 12-2 win over the Tigers in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader.

He wasn't able to build on that performance in the nightcap, however, going 0-for-3 in a loss. On the season, O'Neill is slashing .192/.279/.384 with five homers and 12 RBI through 31 games.

O'Neill went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in a victory over the Cubs in Game 2 of a doubleheader Saturday.

O'Neill didn't get into the matinee contest, but he keyed a 5-1 win in the nightcap with a two-run homer in the second inning. After going deep three times in his first seven games of the season, O'Neill went 17 contests without a long ball until his roundtripper Saturday. He has a .190/.289/.392 slash line on the season.

O'Neill is not in the lineup Sunday against Cleveland, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

O'Neill started the past five games in left field but will take a seat after going hitless in his past 10 at-bats. Tommy Edman receives the start in left Sunday for the Cardinals.

O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a game-tying two-run single and a walk in a win over the Royals on Wednesday.

O'Neill played a pivotal part in the Cardinals' improbable four-run rally in the ninth inning, as his single with two outs brought home Brad Miller and Paul DeJong, the latter representing the tying run. O'Neill's two-hit effort snapped an 0-for-12 skid that had encompassed his previous three games, and it was his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 15. Despite the success Wednesday, DeJong has a long way to go to vault his season line to respectability, as it still sits at an unsightly .179/.281/.375 through 64 plate appearances.

O'Neill (finger) will bat sixth and play left field in the afternoon portion of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

O'Neill was supposed to start Tuesday's contest but was scratched with finger discomfort. The issue was evidently a minor one, and he'll be in the lineup for at least one game Wednesday, pushing Dylan Carlson to center and Harrison Bader to the bench.

O'Neill is dealing with right finger discomfort, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 25-year-old was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to the injury, and he didn't make an appearance during the loss to the Cubs. O'Neill could be available for Wednesday's doubleheader since his status may be question of pain toleration.

O'Neill is no longer starting Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill was penciled in to start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday, but he was a late scratch for undisclosed reasons. Harrison Bader will enter the lineup and start in center field, shifting Dylan Carlson to left.

O'Neill went 3-for-7 with a double, home run, two RBI and one run scored across both games of the Cardinals' doubleheader against the White Sox.

O'Neill golfed an impressive home run in the fifth inning of the second game off Evan Marshall, driving an inside breaking offspeed pitch out to left field. He maintained his power production even after the Cardinals' long layoff, and now has three home runs on the season. O'Neill has an impressive .273/.360/.727 line across 25 plate appearances to this point, and should continue to receive plenty of playing time even in the team's crowded outfield.

O'Neill was mentioned by manager Mike Shildt on Wednesday as a candidate for cleanup hitter duties with Paul DeJong (illness) out of action for the time being, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The young outfielder has already slugged two home runs over his first 17 plate appearances, and although he's hitting only .200 overall in that small sample, O'Neill does have the power to fill the No. 4 spot in the lineup in the short term. The one other positive aspect of O'Neill's early-season performance has been an almost complete absence of strikeouts -- a frequent problem for him in the past -- as the 25-year-old has whiffed only once.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

His fifth-inning shot was the only offense the Cards could muster against Homer Bailey on the night. O'Neill now has two homers and four RBI through four games as he attempts to hold onto the starting spot in left field and keep top prospect Dylan Carlson at bay.

O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Pirates.

O'Neill produced the first St. Louis run of the season in his first at-bat Friday, going deep to left field in the third inning. The 25-year-old is attempting to hold on to his tenuous grasp on the starting position in left field, and his Opening Day long ball can only help his case.

O'Neill is expected to begin the season as the Cardinals' starting left fielder, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Just how long O'Neill keeps the job remains to be seen, as highly-touted prospect Dylan Carlson could begin to steal at-bats quite early in the year. Still, O'Neill appears to have beaten out Lane Thomas for the starting role at the beginning of the campaign. O'Neill has shown both potential and cause for concern through his first 293 big-league plate appearances, hitting 14 homers while posting a .258/.307/.454 slash line (good for a 103 wRC+) but also striking out in 37.5 percent of his plate appearances.

O'Neill will begin the team's summer camp as a primary contender for the starting left field job, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

O'Neill and Lane Thomas will resume the heated competition they were engaged in before spring training was suspended. The slugger appeared to be losing ground to the rookie at that point, and with elite prospect Dylan Carlson projected to be available in some form throughout the regular season, O'Neill will have to likely steer clear of any prolonged slumps and contact issues to keep a hold of the starting role if he secures it coming out of summer camp.

O'Neill may have been close to being overtaken by Lane Thomas for the starting left field job when spring training was suspended, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The burly outfielder had opened spring training hot at the plate, slugging two home runs over his first five Grapefruit League games. However, Frederickson notes that by the time play was paused, Carlson had out-homered O'Neill by a 3-2 margin and also had a 40-point advantage in on-base percentage. O'Neill was hitting just .219 (7-for-32) over 13 exhibition contests by the time spring training was suspended, and the aforementioned pair of homers he launched early marked the only times he left the yard during the spring slate.

O'Neill is hitting .308 (4-for-13) with two home runs and three RBI over his first five Grapefruit League games heading into Tuesday's action.

The slugging outfielder went deep Sunday against the Astros for his second round tripper of the exhibition slate and is off to a good start in terms of making a case for the starting job in left field. O'Neill was hampered by a wrist injury late last season, but he generated a solid .262/.311/.411 line with six doubles, five home runs, 16 RBI, 10 walks and 18 runs across 151 plate appearances in 2019 during what was his second big-league tour of duty. He has formidable competition in the form of surging prospect Dylan Carlson, but given his prodigious power and past major-league experience, O'Neill could certainly take a hold of the everyday job with a strong enough spring.