Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cardinals Called Up Tyler Lyons, Mike Blazek, & Keith Butler; Option Fernando Salas & Marz Rzepczynski To Triple-A Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have recalled three pitchers from Memphis (AAA) for tonight's double-header in Pittsburgh. Joining the Cardinals tonight are right-handed relievers Michael Blazek and Keith Butler and lefty Tyler Lyons. Lyons is slated to start game two of tonight's twin bill and will serve as the 26th man under Major League Baseball's rules for roster expansion during a double-header.
St. Louis Official Site

Needing to fill their bullpen with fresh arms for Tuesday's doubleheader, the Cardinals recalled right-handers Michael Blazek and Keith Butler from Triple-A. Righty Fernando Salas and left-hander Marc Rzepczynski were optioned to Memphis to make room.
St. Louis Official Site

Facing a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a St. Louis Cardinals team that has lost four games in a row made a series of changes to its pitching staff Tuesday.
Fox Sports Midwest

The St. Louis Cardinals added fresher arms to the bullpen ahead of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
KMOV

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