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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on Thursday, May 5, 2016 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
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Jhonny Peralta Injury: Updates on Cardinals Star's Thumb and Return

Joseph ZuckerJul 19, 2016

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta was placed on the disabled list on July 19 with a thumb injury. However, he's ready to return after being activated from the DL, per Jennifer Langosch of MLB.com.

Peralta had surgery on his left thumb to repair a torn ligament in March that kept him out until June 7. He's struggled in the 30 games since his return, hitting just .221/.258/.416. 

Getting Peralta back couldn't come at a better time, as his replacement, Aledmys Diaz, landed on the DL with a hairline fracture in his thumb. 

Peralta could be rusty after missing so much time this season, but the Cardinals will welcome his bat back into the fold.

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