Cardinals activate nine-time All-Star catcher Yadier Molina from injured list

The Cardinals have activated Yadier Molina from the 10-day injured list, per The Athletic’s Katie Woo. Molina is in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Rockies. Molina last appeared in a game on April 26.

Ali Sanchez has been optioned to Triple-A. Sanchez, 24, made just one start, going 1-for-3 with a double. Most of the playing time has been taken by Andrew Knizner, the presumptive catcher of the future, should Molina ever slow down. The 26-year-old Knizner has slashed .208/.276/.264 through 58 plate appearances.

As for Molina, he’ll continue in his 18th career season. When we saw him last, he was as good as he’s ever been with the stick, slashing .326/.366/.631 with five home runs in 71 plate appearances.