The St. Louis Cardinals announced today they have activated RHP Carlos MartÃnez from the 10-day disabled list and claimed former Cardinals 1B Matt Adams off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Infielder Patrick Wisdom was optioned to Memphis (AAA) following last night's game and OF Dexter Fowler was moved from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
St. Louis Official Site
A search to better balance their roster for the stretch run led the Cardinals to a familiar face. Matt Adams, who spent parts of nine years in the organization, is bringing his left-handed power bat back to St. Louis after a 15-month tour through the National League East.
St. Louis Official Site
As far back as spring training, the Cardinals front office acknowledged how right-leaning and right-heavy the team's outfield and bench was for the coming season. The officials would openly muse about wanting the kind of lefthanded bat for the bench that they once had.
Post-Dispatch
The Cardinals claimed first baseman Matt Adams off waivers from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, adding a left-handed power bat to the St. Louis bench.
Fox Sports Midwest
The St. Louis Cardinals have claimed former Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
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