The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Josh Lucas from triple-A Memphis and optioned right-handed pitcher Mike Mayers (pronounced MY-ers) to Memphis following Friday night's game.
St. Louis Official Site
The Cardinals will try yet another fresh arm in their bullpen, this time adding right-hander Josh Lucas to the roster on Saturday in place of Mike Mayers, who was optioned back to Triple-A Memphis after the team's win on Friday.
St. Louis Official Site
The plan, going into the eighth inning with an eight-run lead, was to give rookie Mike Mayers a chance to showcase his successful transition from starter to reliever. Mayers had taken a bruising in previous major-league appearances and here was one -- low-leverage, six outs, there for the taking.
Bird Land
The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled pitcher Josh Lucas from AAA Memphis and optioned pitcher Mike Mayers to Memphis following Friday night's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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