LOS ANGELES -- Harrison Bader is gaining traction as he works on his swing in Triple-A Memphis, but consistency is key before he can rejoin the Cardinals.

After going 1-for-2 on Saturday, Bader went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on Sunday against El Paso (Padres). Bader was optioned to Memphis on July 30 after posting career lows in batting average (.195) and slugging percentage (.339). The Cardinals sent him to Memphis for consistent at-bats as he searches for the rhythm of his swing again.

“The reports have been positive,” Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said. “Candidly, that’s about as far as I can take it from the game reports and feedback. He’s getting more consistent with his approach and what he’s working on, which is the reason he’s there.”

O’Neill rehabbing in St. Louis
Left fielder Tyler O'Neill is in St. Louis as he treats the left wrist strain that he sustained in his last at-bat Wednesday against the Cubs. Shildt said he’s heard positive feedback on O'Neill's progress.

The Cardinals are hoping that O’Neill will be able to get in a few games on a rehab assignment before his 10 days on the injured list are over. O’Neill, who was put on the injured list retroactive to Aug. 1, can be activated as early as Sunday against the Pirates.

“He’s getting better,” Shildt said. “It’s going to be interesting as to if he can get some games in before those 10 days are up. We’re not sure what that looks like yet. But we’re not pushing it.”

Cards-Dodgers set for YouTube Game of the Week
Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Dodgers will be broadcast live on YouTube at 2:10 p.m. CT as part of the MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube package that began on July 18 and includes free live broadcasts of 13 games during the second half of the regular season.

Former Cardinals pitcher Jason Marquis will join the broadcast crew of announcer Rich Waltz, Dodgers analyst Nomar Garciaparra and Dodgers reporter Alanna Rizzo to call the game from Dodger Stadium.

The game will be available for free from any device without having to log in by going to YouTube.com/MLB or by searching “MLB” in the YouTube app.

Worth noting
• Alex Reyes, on the Memphis injured list with a right pectoral strain, threw a bullpen Monday after returning to throwing off the mound last week. The Cardinals are still hopeful that Reyes can return to the big leagues by the end of the season.