Jhonny Peralta Injury: Updates on Cardinals Star's Thumb and Return

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta suffered a thumb injury on May 28, which delayed his return from a previous torn ligament in another thumb that landed him on the disabled list. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

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Peralta Active vs. Reds

Tuesday, June 7

The Cardinals announced Peralta was in the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.

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Peralta Suffered Freak Injury During Recovery

Sunday, May 29

Mark Saxon of ESPN.com reported the shortstop "cut his right thumb while opening a box Saturday." The shortstop is rehabbing from his previous thumb injury (different thumb) with Double-A Springfield and had to receive three stitches. 

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Peralta's Season Has Been Undermined by Injury

It's been a tough season for Peralta, 34, who missed much of the early portion of the season with a torn thumb ligament. He was expected to be an important contributor for the Cardinals after hitting .275 with 17 home runs and 75 RBI last season, but he hasn't played for the major league team yet. 

The loss hurt the Cardinals, as Peralta is a nice source of pop in their lineup alongside Matt Holliday and Matt Carpenter. The Cardinals came into the season weakened by the loss of Jason Heyward to free agency; so getting back Peralta softens that issue.

And it certainly helps the Cardinals as the team makes its postseason push.

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