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The 34-year-old Wainwright has not pitched since April 25
when he tore his left Achilles' tendon and had been expected to
be out of action until next year with a recovery time of between
nine and 12 months.
A long-time starting pitcher for the Cardinals, he will come off
the bench for the doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates as
he works his way back into match fitness with the team looking
how to use him in the post-season.
"The medical staff kept saying, 'There's almost no chance to
come back, but let's keep motivating you,'" Wainwright told
mlb.com on Tuesday about his faster than expected recovery.
"So that got me thinking there was a chance. And there was.
"I'm excited. Tomorrow is perfect. It gives me some time to
pitch in the 'pen for the manager and the front office.
"That's all I can ask for."
Wainwright won 20 games last season for the Cardinals, who lead
the majors this year with a 99-58 record.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg
Stutchbury)
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