Tue 4/17/12 7:59 PM

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak is hopeful Skip Schumaker (oblique) will be ready to return early next week. Not surprising, as Schumaker has already played in a couple rehab games at Triple-A Memphis without having a setback. He'll return to a utility role, playing some second base and all three outfield positions. Shane Robinson seems most likely to be optioned to make room for Schumaker.