The St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday placed right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain that manager Mike Shildt termed a "real strain/tear."
Flaherty was reevaluated after leaving Monday night's start at Dodger Stadium with tightness on that side. He hinted it was a precautionary move after Los Angeles' 9-4 victory.
Despite the early exit, Flaherty equaled his season high with nine strikeouts and walked one. The right-hander gave up two runs and two hits against his favorite team while growing up in nearby Burbank, California.