Jake Woodford, recently sent down to the minors to convert into a starting pitcher, will get his chance on Monday when the Cardinals play the Cubs.
Woodford was sent down to Memphis on June 28 to stretch out to come back as a starter. In three starts at Class AAA, he threw 12 innings with a 4.50 ERA, eight strikeouts and six walks.
"He wouldn't be starting if we didn't think he was built up," Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. "Woody's ready to go. He's got a full complement; he's ready to get up to 100."
No starter has been named for Tuesday yet, but all signs point to Johan Oviedo, who was sent down to Memphis over the All-Star break to get in a start.