SAN FRANCISCO — The reason prized rookie Jordan Walker was not in the lineup for a third consecutive day became clear before the Cardinals made the lineup public Wednesday.
In an unusual series of moves that only adds to the turbulent feel of their current road trip, the Cardinals optioned outfielder Walker to Class AAA Memphis.
To take his spot on the roster, the Cardinals brought back infielder Taylor Motter only days after removing him from the 40-man roster and passing him through waivers. He was assigned to Class AAA Memphis less than 36 hours before re-signing a major-league deal with the Cardinals and then joining them in San Francisco.