Everson Pereira (hand) began a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Pereira has been shelved since August 22 due to a left hand contusion. He’s only expected to need a couple of live at-bats there before he’s cleared to rejoin the Cardinals — which should happen at some point over the weekend. The 25-year-old has hit just .235/.309/.439 with five homers and 12 RBI in 111 plate appearances between the White Sox and Cardinals this season.