J. Martinez day to day after collision in 9th
(MLB.com St. Louis Cardinals)

Asked before Monday`s 5-4 loss to the Brewers if he`s felt constricted by a short bench in the early going, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny was firm. Matheny has long preferred to carry eight relievers at the expense of an extra position player. Now that lack of depth is about to be tested, with Jose Martinez`s status up in the air.