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Update: Cards promote Piscotty, option Pham, DFA Kelly

12:00 PM Tuesday update: In formally announcing the promotion of Stephen Piscotty to the major-league roster today, the Cardinals also disclosed that outfielder Tommy Pham was optioned to Class AAA Memphis. To make room for Piscotty on the organization's 40-man roster, Memphis infielder Ty Kelly was designated for assignment.

Also: Piscotty has been issued uniform No. 55 by the Cardinals.

Our earlier story on Piscotty's promotion:

The one-run output in 18 innings Sunday by the Cardinals, who did have several regulars out of the lineup, marked the 46th time in 92 games they had scored three runs or fewer in a game.