Siegrist struck out one and tossed a scoreless inning Wednesday, but he allowed an inherited runner to score while working the seventh inning in a loss to the Cubs. He threw seven of his 10 pitches for strikes Wednesday. Having Siegrist healthy should provide a significant boost to the St. Louis bullpen this season after he was slowed by a forearm injury throughout 2014.

Siegrist has added a slide step to his delivery in an effort to hamper the success base-stealers have had against him in the past, MLB.com reports. Siegrist believes his arm troubles are behind him and has been working hard on mastering his new delivery in an effort to lock up the Cardinals lefty setup role this spring. He could be a sneaky source of holds in 2015.

Siegrist (forearm) continues to feel good in the early stages of spring training for the Cardinals and is hoping to earn the lefty setup role, MLB.com reports. Siegrist dealt with a forearm strain and nerve issues last season that caused him to miss significant time. If he can lock up a role as the Cardinals main left-handed setup man he could provide decent value in leagues that count holds.

Siegrist (forearm) had a light bullpen session Tuesday, Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post reports. "Everything feels healed up," said Siegrist. "It's been going great."Siegrist had a fantastic rookie season in 2013 with 0.45 ERA, giving up only one home run in 45 appearances. Last season with his left forearm strain, Siegrist had a 6.82 ERA and gave up five home runs in 30.1 innings, and he felt his velocity was not the same. "I didn't really have the explosion at the end of my pitches," Siegrist said. "I could tell. I knew I wasn't getting through the ball the same way." He now feels prepared for the upcoming season. "As far as the ball goes, it feels good now coming out of my hand, really good," Siegrist said. He is competing for a bullpen spot.

Siegrist (forearm) began throwing from 60 feet this week, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports. It's only a preliminary step in Siegrist's recovery from the late-season stiffness in his forearm and throwing hand, but it offers further encouragement that the lefty will be healthy for the start of 2015. Despite his lackluster production last season due in large part to the ongoing forearm issue, Siegrist is still viewed as a integral member of the Cardinals' late-inning mix.

The Cardinals have increasing confidence that Siegrist (forearm/hand) will be ready to handle a significant role in their bullpen again in 2015, the team's official site reports. Even before he hit the disabled list in late May, Siegrist wasn't as dominant as he was upon arrival in 45 appearances with the Cards in 2013 (0.45 ERA, 0.88 WHIP). He struggled mightily upon returning in July, carrying a 13.06 ERA in 10.1 innings while opposing hitters posted a 1.089 OPS against him. If he's healthy when the season begins, Siegrist projects to have a valuable late-inning role for the Cards.

Siegrist underwent an MRI on Monday as well as several other exams to determine the cause of irritation and ongoing stiffness in his left hand and forearm, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Muscle tears in his hand and inflammation in his forearm were found, according to Siegrist, who attributed his lack of command in recent weeks to the issues. Siegrist handed out six free passes in just 2.1 September innings. He's been prescribed rest for now, but Siegrist said he plans to continue pitching on the side during the NLDS, in the hope that he'll be available later in the month should the team advance.

Siegrist will not be on the Cardinals' NLDS roster, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The lefty made nine appearances during the team's 2013 postseason run, including four in the World Series, but shoulder and forearm issues have limited his effectiveness this season. After missing two months in the middle of the year, Siegrist went on to allow 15 earned runs over his final 10.1 innings.

Siegrist was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. Siegrist will provide the Cardinals with an extra arm out of the bullpen Sunday following a doubleheader Saturday. He will likely remain with the squad considering September callups are just a day away.

Siegrist was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday. Siegrist has allowed six runs over his last two appearances, as the 25-year-old owns a poor 6.11 ERA over his 2014 campaign. He'll iron it out in the minors, with a chance remaining that he returns to the roster in September. Carlos Martinez was recalled Sunday in a corresponding move, and will take on a similar bullpen role.