The Cardinals selected Hence's contract from Double-A Springfield on Tuesday.

Hence was lifted after just 1.1 innings in his start Wednesday with Double-A Springfield due to an apparent injury, John Denton of MLB.com reports. He gave up one hit and one walk and struck out one batter before departing.

Hence (undisclosed) threw a side session last weekend, but did not attend the Futures Game as he opted to focus on getting healthy and returning to action for Double-A Springfield, KY3 News reports.

Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Thursday that Hence exited his start with Double-A Springfield on Wednesday after just two innings due to cramps, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Hence was promoted to Double-A Springfield on Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Hence (chest) was activated from the minor-league injured list Thursday at High-A Peoria.

Hence (chest) is expected to return to the rotation at High-A Peoria on Friday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Hence, who has been on the 7-day injured list at High-A Peoria, avoided serious injury after being bothered by chest tightness and could be activated soon, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Hence (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday at High-A Peoria.

Hence was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Cardinals on Wednesday.