The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Jake Westbrook (lower back strain) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, and recalled right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez from Memphis (AAA).
The Cardinals opened a spot in their starting rotation this morning by putting veteran rigthy Jake Westbrook on the disabled list with a lower back strain.
Post-Dispatch
A lower back strain has Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook heading to the 15-day disabled list.
KMOX
The question of whether Jake Westbrook will start on Monday has been answered. He will not. Today, the Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Jake Westbrook (lower back strain) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, and recalled right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez from Memphis (AAA).
KSDK
Jake Westbrook has been moved to the DL with lower back stiffness. Speaking Thursday before the game, GM John Mozeliak said the pitcher has been dealing with the issue for several weeks.
KMOV
On the heels of a five-game stretch in which he's gone 0-4 with a 9.69 ERA, Jake Westbrook has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.
St. Louis Official Site
Struggling/injured veteran out, promising rookie in. The shuffling of the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching staff continued Friday.
Fox Sports Midwest
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