The Sports Xchange reports that Brad Thompson, out with an elbow ailment, played long toss from 120 feet before Wednesday's game. "I'm not too far out from being in a game somewhere," said Thompson, who expects to go on a rehabilitation assignment reasonably soon.

Cardinals RP Brad Thompson had a cortisone injection for an inflamed elbow on Thursday and is expected to resume activities this weekend. Thompson was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday, retroactive to April 23.

Cards' Thompson receives cortisone injection