Tommy Edman (calf) back in Cardinals' lineup Thursday afternoon

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman (calf) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday afternoon's series finale against right-hander Chris Bassitt and the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Edman was held out Wednesday due to some calf soreness, but he is back on second base and batting leadoff for Thursday's matinee. Brendan Donovan is shifting to shortstop in place of an idle Edmundo Sosa (ankle).

numberFire’s models project Edman for 10.1 FanDuel points on Thursday, and he has a $3,300 salary. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Cardinals have the lowest implied total (3.01) out of the 16 teams playing Thursday.