Wainwright to start first exhibition game. Mikolas and Matz to have the next two. Gallegos expected in camp on Thursday. No timetable for Molina, who will not rushed by manager Marmol.
Righthander has 10 innings in past 33 months, but team believes if he can leave spring ready to throw 40-50 pitches, he could extend his durability, help their depth.
Righthander and former opening day starter did not participate in drills Tuesday so that he could undergo expanded tests to determine severity of soreness.
"You can just tell there's a there's a different look in his eyes with what's at stake this year," Cards manager Oliver Marmol said of Paul DeJong.
The team was awaiting review from medical officials. Flaherty missed most of last season with an oblique injury.