When he relocated his rehab to the plentiful fields, covered batting cages, sun, and, yes, ongoing construction of the Cardinals’ spring training facility in Jupiter, Florida, Nolan Arenado went with the intent to return to St. Louis this season.

He could get healthy in Jupiter.

But he can only get right in the major-league lineup.

“I just have to get out there and show who I am, just show that I’m healthy, hitting the ball hard again,” Arenado said. “Those are things I’m going to have to do.”

Arenado rejoined the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on the field Friday and he’ll be with the team throughout the weekend to continue his recovery from shoulder tendinitis and a jammed finger. If his weekend workouts go well and Arenado’s arm feels strong throwing, he’ll head to Class AA Springfield

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