"The Cardinals constructed a 17-12 May despite losing third baseman David Freese to a broken left hand on the month's first day and contemplating Holliday's extended absence on its last one.

Able to start only one of the last eight games, the Cardinals left fielder today will undergo an MRI to better evaluate a nagging condition the club has classified as a left quadriceps strain.

Last week the club insisted Holliday would avoid a trip to the disabled list. The stance had changed Tuesday night."