Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz: Set to begin hitting soon

Diaz (thumb) is expected to face live pitching in the near future, Jim Hayes of Fox Sports Midwest reports.

Analysis:

Diaz's appointment to track his rehab progress went well, so he'll soon add hitting to his current training regimen. He'll likely return to Florida to continue his rehab process, but no timeline has been released yet. The club should have a better idea of Diaz's return date once he begins hitting.