The move that had been expected since Tyler Lyons made himself unavailable by pitching magnificently in Friday’s extra innings marathon became official today as the Cardinals announced they have called up Mike Mayers to make the start tonight against the Dodgers. Miguel Socolovich, who got in just two games after getting called up earlier in the week, has been optioned back to Memphis.
The Cardinals only needed an extra starter tonight due to the rainout on Tuesday which necessitated a doubleheader on Wednesday. With no off days between Wednesday and tonight, that meant that the Cardinals would have to pitch Carlos Martinez or Jaime Garcia on short rest to keep the rotation on schedule.