ST. LOUIS -- When the Cardinals open a three-game series in Washington on Tuesday, they'll do so with a Lieutenant in the bullpen. How fitting a setting for Mitch Harris' first big league callup.
Nearly seven years after graduating from the United States Naval Academy and a little more than two years removed from wrapping up five years of service in the U.S. Navy, Harris received a new summons. This one was to the Majors.
Harris, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Memphis, takes the roster spot of outfielder Peter Bourjos, who was placed on paternity leave as he and his wife, Ashley, are expecting their first child.