ST. LOUIS -- With the Cardinals in the middle of 10-game homestand against the two National League Wild Card leaders, the rotation received a bit of a jolt on Tuesday, when Adam Wainwright was placed on the 10-day disabled list with tightness in his back.
The Cardinals quickly put a plan in place, however, to make up for what they hope to be just one missed start, calling up Mike Mayers from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday to bolster the bullpen. Also making the trip up from Memphis was right-hander Luke Weaver, who is expected to be added to the roster on Thursday to make that night's start in Wainwright's place.