Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha wasn't cleared to throw Monday after undergoing an MRI and CT scan, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
However, he's progressed enough in his recovery from a stress reaction in his right scapula that he will "ramp up" his pre-throwing program, according to general manager John Mozeliak.
The Cardinals are hopeful Wacha will begin throwing in two weeks. Mozeliak said once Wacha begins throwing, he probably won't pitch in a game until three weeks later. Wacha will likely need a rehab assignment before returning from the disabled list.
"This is positive," Mozeliak said. "This still could put him (pitching for the Cardinals) in early September."