Rehab assignment next for Mulder
04/09/2008
Mark Mulder is expected to make a rehab start on Monday with the Cards' Class-A minor league affiliate at Palm Beach.
HOUSTON — Cardinals lefthander Mark Mulder is expected to begin a rehab assignment Monday, barring complications during today's outing in extended spring training.
General manager John Mozeliak confirmed the timetable Tuesday afternoon, suggesting that Mulder would begin his assignment at Class A Palm Beach before moving through the system.
"Based on where our minor-league teams are, it makes sense to start him at Palm Beach. I think he's probably like everybody, ready to get out of there," Mozeliak said.
Pitchers may remain on a rehab assignment for up to 30 days, meaning the Cardinals would activate Mulder no later than May 14. However, Mozeliak suggested a quicker process with Mulder, who is returning from surgery last September.
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