Cards catcher Molina goes on injured list with foot strain

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<p>ST. LOUIS &mdash; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained tendon in his right foot.</p>
<p>Molina was hurt in a game Friday night against Cincinnati. He sat out Saturday and Sunday, then returned on Monday to catch all nine innings of a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.</p>
<p>The nine-time Gold Glove winner said he “had trouble moving around,” manager Mike Shildt said.</p>
<p>The 38-year-old Molina is off to one of the best starts of his career. He is hitting .323 with five home runs and 14 RBIs.</p>
<p>This was the ninth time he has gone on the injured list during his 18-year career.</p>
<p>Andrew Knizner started Tuesday night’s game against the Phillies. The Cardinals recalled catcher Ali Sanchez from their alternate training facility.</p>
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