Peralta returns to disabled list

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jhonny Peralta is going back on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained ligament in his surgically repaired left thumb.

The 34-year-old Peralta (.221, five homers, 13 runs batted in) missed the first 57 games of the season before returning June 7.

The three-time All-Star under- went surgery in March for an injury in a different spot on the thumb. The team is hopeful Peralta will resume baseball activities in 10 days.

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Toronto slugger Jose Bautista (turf toe) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday and could rejoin the Blue Jays on Monday.

Pittsburgh pitcher Jameson Taillon was struck in the head by a 105-mph line drive by Milwaukee’s Hernan Perez but remained in the game Tuesday.

Cincinnati starter Jon Moscot had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow.

Outfielder Michael Conforto rejoined the New York Mets after a demotion to the minors.