ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Cardinals have added bullpen depth, recalling right-hander Sam Tuivailala from Triple-A Memphis.
Lefty Tyler Lyons, who made three starts in the slot formerly held by injured ace Adam Wainwright, was optioned to Memphis, a day after lasting just 3 2-3 innings in a loss to Detroit.
The 22-year-old Tuivailala worked two innings of relief in a 14-inning victory over Pittsburgh on May 3 and appeared in two games last September. He was 2-0 with a 2.13 ERA and three saves in three chances in 12 games at Memphis.