What It Means:

Bumgarner won't pitch with flu-like symptoms, giving Cain his first start in two weeks and just his second since being demoted to the bullpen at the end of July. Cain hasn't gone more than 4 four innings since July 31, so expect Thursday's start to be short with the Giants' leaning on their bullpen versus the Cardinals.

Cain has struggled this season, posting a 5.75 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and a .310 opponents' batting average against through 114 1/3 innings pitched.