<p>ST. LOUIS — Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was available as a “super emergency guy" on Saturday, a day after the nine-time All-Star exited early with soreness in his right foot.</p>
<p>“The initial imaging turned out favorably but they want to do more so he can move it around a little more to make sure there’s no impairment to it," manager Mike Shildt said. "If that’s the case, it’s really good news. We’re optimistic about it.”</p>
<p>During his at-bat in the fifth inning Friday night against Cincinnati, Molina hurt his right foot and left the game. </p>
<p>Molina was not in the starting lineup Saturday with Andrew Knizner playing in his place. Shildt said Molina would be a “super emergency guy” for game.</p>
<p>The 38-year-old Molina had raised his batting average to .339 after he homered, his fifth of the season, and doubled in a 5-4 win over the Reds.</p>
<p>“I talked to him,” Shildt said. “He may be the toughest man alive and he said, ‘I can play.’ I’m not too worried about it.”</p>
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