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Lyons recalled by Cards; G. Garcia optioned

The Cardinals have recalled left-hander Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis and optioned infielder Greg Garcia to Triple-A.

Lyons, 27, is being recalled for the fourth time this season. He's 8-5 with a 3.21 ERA in 15 starts for the Redbirds, and 2-1 with a 5.02 ERA in six starts for the Cards this year.

Lyons is 4-9 with a 4.72 ERA in 29 career games with St. Louis, and 0-1 with a 1.13 ERA in 11 career relief appearances.

Garcia was hitting .350 (7-for-20) in 16 games with the Cardinals.

Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.