Cardinals put Yairo Munoz on paternity leave

The St. Louis Cardinals placed Yairo Munoz on paternity leave.

What It Means:

Munoz may miss the Cardinals' four-game series against the Miami Marlins before returning for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels.

The 24-year-old utility option has hit .286/.297/.333 with 3 doubles, 2 RBI, 9 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases in 36 games for St. Louis this season.