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St. Louis Cardinals News and Rumors

Beltran sustains foot injury, X-rays negative

Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com

Right fielder Carlos Beltran exited Thursday's game shortly after an errant pitch from Miami starter Jacob Turner struck him on his right foot. The Cardinals did not sent him back out on defense for the second inning for precautionary reasons.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Pitcher Jake Westbrook has left the St. Louis Cardinals' game against the Miami Marlins with a bruised left knee and outfielder Carlos Beltran has departed with a bruised right toe.

Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com

Shortstop Rafael Furcal's recent declaration that he feels he's just about ready to play in the field has not changed the Cardinals' plans to proceed with continued caution.