CINCINNATI • With Adam Wainwright coming off the disabled list to pitch here Sunday, the Cardinals have optioned righthander Luke Weaver to Memphis and recalled righthanded reliever Sam Tuivailala from the Triple-A club.
For Friday night’s game against the Reds, the Cardinals will have nine relievers. Weaver, who had a strong start on Wednesday in Milwaukee, wouldn’t have been able to pitch in any capacity until at least Monday.
Tuivailala, 24, will be in his fifth stint with the Cardinals and has been impressive with a 2-1 record and 2.14 earned run average over 18 games covering 21 innings.