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Cardinals' Molina won't go on IL but Moroff to have shoulder surgery

Catcher Yadier Molina, who took a foul ball off his left knee on Saturday, forcing him out of the game in the fourth inning, didn’t play Sunday and will get another day off on Monday when the Cardinals don't play. But manager Mike Shildt said he didn’t think Molina’s injury would require a stay on the injured list.

“I’ve seen a fair amount of tough guys,” said Shildt. “I’ve grown up in athletics and sports and clubhouses my whole life and this guy is the Alpha of the Alphas."

While Molina is day to day and was going to pinch hit in the ninth on Sunday, if necessary, backup infielder Max Moroff is season to season.