RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder strain) hasn't pitched since April 2015, and there is no indication that he will be able to come back any time soon. He tried to rehab this summer but had to cut it short.

RHP Jordan Walden was assigned to Class A Palm Beach on a rehab assignment, but he didn't get into a game Saturday. He has been out all season due to a right shoulder strain.

RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder strain) said his arm is feeling much better and is shooting for a September comeback. Walden, who threw a bullpen session recently and reported no pain, hasn't pitched in the majors since last April. General manager John Mozeliak took a more cautious tack when informed of Walden's self-prognosis, but will certainly hope for his return, given what's become of the bullpen since mid-June.

RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder strain) said his arm is feeling much better and is shooting for a September comeback. He hasn't pitched in the majors since last April.

RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday. He has been on the disabled list since March 29 and the Cardinals originally expected him to be out through the end of May. Walden was limited to 10 1/3 innings last season because of shoulder surgery.

RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, retroactive to March 29. He is expected to be out through at least the end of May. The Cardinals were hoping Walden could serve as a set-up man to RHP Trevor Rosenthal after being limited to 10 1/3 innings last season because of shoulder surgery.

RHP Jordan Walden (right shoulder strain) was placed on the 15-day DL Sunday.

Walden (biceps) is hoping to throw off the mound by the end of the week the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Walden is still hoping to make it back before the end of the regular season but he'll need everything to well the rest of the way in his recovery for that to happen.

Walden (biceps) will not make it back as soon as the Cardinals initially expected, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

He reported feeling better after his appearance with Double-A Springfield on Sunday, but it seems he may not have emerged with some renewed discomfort after his outing with Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday. General manager John Mozeliak said the team may pump the brakes and send Walden down to its spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida, to continue his rehab.

Walden (biceps) pitched a scoreless inning Sunday and felt much better after the appearance than he had after his previous outing, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Walden was terrific over the first month of the season and will move on to Triple-A Memphis to continue his rehab. An early August return should be likely without any setbacks.

Walden (biceps) will join Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

It's uncertain whether Walden will begin pitching in games right away, but that seems likely given that he's already completed several bullpen sessions without issue. Trevor Rosenthal has struggled lately -- five runs allowed in his last three appearances -- but the Cardinals may want to ease Walden back into high-leverage work upon activation.

Walden (biceps) could head out on a rehab assignment this week, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

Walden will throw another bullpen session Monday before the Cardinals make a determination on his next step. The right-hander has been out since early May due to a muscle strain in his throwing arm.

Walden (biceps) will throw his first bullpen session Monday, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.

Walden is expected to remain out of commission until after the All-Star break, but his first scheduled bullpen session is a step in the right direction. He'll likely throw several next week before heading out on a rehab assignment in mid-to-late July.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Walden will throw a bullpen session Monday for the first time since injuring his biceps, according to FOX Sports Midwest.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Walden will throw a bullpen session Monday for the first time since injuring his biceps, according to FOX Sports Midwest. Walden is on track to begin a rehab assignment in mid-to-late July.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny confirmed Saturday that Walden (biceps) will remain out through the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.

Although his return isn't imminent, Walden has been throwing off a mound and is scheduled to throw three bullpen sessions next week, so his rehab is progressing steadily. He'll probably share setup duties with Kevin Siegrist upon his return.

Walden (biceps) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Tuesday.

The Cardinals needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster with Marcus Hatley coming up from Triple-A, so they made the decision to move Walden, who began throwing a few weeks ago as he works back from a biceps strain.

The St. Louis Cardinals transferred pitcher Jordan Walden to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday as he continues to recover from a biceps injury.

The St. Louis Cardinals transferred pitcher Jordan Walden to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday as he continues to recover from a biceps injury. The move was procedural in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Triple-A Louisville callup Marcus Hatley, but Walden is still hopeful to return before the All-Star break after he began throwing last week. "Whatever they have me doing in there is pretty much my schedule," Walden told MLB.com. "Hopefully [returning] before the All-Star break would be awesome. That's what I'm shooting for." There is no word on what role Walden, who had a 0.87 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 10 innings prior to suffering the injury, will assume after making his return. Walden, who signed a two-year contract in December, had a 2.88 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 50 innings last season with the Atlanta Braves.

Walden (biceps) began throwing earlier this week, MLB.com reports.

After a shutdown period that lasted almost six weeks, Walden recently picked up a baseball again, clearing the first major hurdle in his recovery from a right shoulder strain. There is no timetable for him to return to elevated ground, but Walden said he's still aiming to return before the All-Star break.

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Walden, who has been sidelined since April 29 due to a right shoulder strain, began throwing earlier this week, according to MLB.com.

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Walden, who has been sidelined since April 29 due to a right shoulder strain, began throwing earlier this week, according to MLB.com. Walden was shut down for nearly six weeks, in part due to a biceps issue, and remains without a timetable to throw from a mound.