It's July and you are still in the hunt for the top spot (or playoff spot if your fantasy league uses them) of your league. However, you can use some starting pitching. The waiver list might be a little dry right now with most decent pitchers already gone and any young phenom probably swallowed up by now, as well.
Well there might be a little hope on the horizon with the news that former Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter will start a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Monday.
It's hard to try and gauge what you might expect from Carpenter. He has battled back from serious arm injuries in the past. Not only has he battled back but he's excelled when he has come back, for the most part. This time he is coming back from various neck, arm and shoulder issues.
He most likely will have a spot available to him in the starting rotation. Their front four of Wainwright, Miller, Lynn and Westbrook have been superb. However, Jaimie Garcia (my guy!) is out for the season and they have had a few guys in and out of the fifth spot, including highly touted prospect Michael Wacha.
Consider Carpenter's history of coming back from injury, here. Also, look at the reputation of the Cardinal organization. Both should not be overlooked. Carpenter has come back before rather solidly. The Cardinals seem to know what they're doing and are considered one of the top organizations in the game. I know Carpenter is 38 and these are not tweaked ankles or a blister which he is trying to overcome, but.....
Out of all of the pitching candidates coming back from injury, Carpenter might be one guy I would definitely monitor as he gets closer to his return. He just might be a player that can put you over the top down the stretch.
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