Gyorko (calf) rejoined the Cardinals in Pittsburgh on Monday and expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, FOX Sports Midwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gyorko saw limited action in spring training while managing the calf issue, but after sticking around in Florida to continue his rehab when camp concluded last week, he seems to have made noteworthy progress in his recovery. Assuming Gyorko endures no further setbacks in the next few days, he should return from the IL prior to Thursday's series opener against the Padres and fill a backup role in the Cardinals' infield.

Gyorko (calf) remains on track for an April 4 activation ahead of the team's home opener, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The infielder exchanged text messages with manager Mike Shildt on Friday and gave himself a clean bill of health. However, he'll have to remain in Florida at minor-league camp for a few more days before joining the team in Pittsburgh next week. In the interim, Gyorko continues to refine his timing at the plate in minor-league games while also working at multiple infield positions.

Gyorko (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Gyorko will begin the season on the shelf as he continues to work back from a calf injury that has kept him sidelined for most of March. He's slated to get work in at minor-league camp over the next week, though it remains to be seen whether the infielder will be ready to return when first eligible (April 4 against the Padres). Drew Robinson and Yairo Munoz should serve as infield depth while Gyorko is sidelined.

Gyorko (calf) will continue working in minor-league camp for at least the next week in order to log as many at-bats as possible, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gyorko still hasn't been cleared to run the bases at full speed, but he'll look to keep his timing at the plate sharp in the interim. The veteran infielder logged only seven Grapefruit League at-bats, so he'll need as many reps as possible in order to be ready for potential activation April 4, the date of the Cardinals' home opener.

Gyorko (calf) will begin the season on the injured list, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gyorko has been dealing with a calf issue for most of March. While he was hoping to be ready for Opening Day, the third baseman simply won't have enough time to get up to speed before Thursday's season-opener. It's unclear how long his stay on the shelf will last, though Gyorko will be eligible to return April 4 should he prove ready. With Gyorko opening the season on the IL, Drew Robinson and Yairo Munoz will break camp with the Cardinals.

Updating a previous report, Gyorko (calf) will not play in any more Grapefruit League games and is not certain to be ready for Opening Day, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was initially believed Gyorko had a chance to return to spring games by midweek, but that's officially gone by the wayside. Manager Mike Shildt confirmed Gyorko has seen the last of his Grapefruit League action for this year, and the goal will instead be to get him into some minor-league games as early as this weekend. For his part, Gyorko says he's "cautiously optimistic" about being ready for Opening Day, but he'll need to be able to run the bases without tightness and get enough at-bats in live action before he deems himself ready for the first day of the regular season. Given the uncertainty regarding Gyorko's status, Langosch reports the Cardinals are likely to take utility infielders Yairo Munoz and Drew Robinson with them to Milwaukee for the season-opening series that begins March 28.

Gyorko (calf) isn't expected to return to Grapefruit League action until Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gyorko has been sidelined for most of the month with a calf issue. While he was originally hoping to rejoin the lineup Monday, continued discomfort has delayed his return by at least a couple of days. At this point, it's unclear if Gyorko will be ready for the start of the season.

Gyorko (calf) is not present in either of the Cardinals' split-squad lineups Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Gyorko took part in batting practice early this week and has a chance to return to game action over the weekend, but won't do so Friday. The 30-year-old has been dealing with the calf issue since last week and his status for Opening Day shouldn't be in doubt assuming he is able to play over the next few days.

Gyorko (calf) isn't expected to return to the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup until the weekend, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gyorko hasn't played since March 3 due to a calf strain and has logged just seven plate appearances in spring training to date, but the Cardinals are still optimistic the utility infielder will be ready to go for Opening Day. He took batting practice Monday and should steadily increase his activities over the next few days before rejoining the lineup as soon as Friday.

Gyorko has a calf injury and will be sidelined about a week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics and severity of Gyorko's injury remain unclear. The veteran infielder was 3-for-7 with three walks through five games in spring training prior to the injury.