The St. Louis Cardinals could have Allen Craig back in the lineup if they are able to advance to the World Series.
Craig has been out since Sept. 4 with a ligament strain in his left foot and is inactive for the NLCS.
According to John Mozeliak, Craig visited foot doctor Robert Anderson in North Carolina and was cleared for increased baseball activities.
The Cardinals are hopeful that if he continues to progress, he could be activated if they reach the World Series, largely to play a role as a pinch hitter.