Greg Holland expected to join Cardinals next Monday
St. Louis Cardinals reliever Greg Holland is on track to join the bullpen next Monday.
Holland, who signed a 1-year, $14 million free agent contract with St. Louis on Opening Day, threw to batters on Monday and will make minor league appearances with Low-A Palm Beach on Thursday and Saturday. Barring any setbacks, the 31-year-old right-hander should be cleared and ready to take over as the Cardinals' closer.
Holland twirled a 3.61 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 70 strikeouts and 41 saves across 57 1/3 innings (61 appearances) for the Colorado Rockies last season.
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