MILWAUKEE -- The Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha on the 10-day disabled list (left oblique strain) and recalled right-handed pitcher John Gant from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Wacha, who exited Wednesday's game in the fourth inning, is leading the Cardinals in wins (8) and strikeouts (71) and in his 15 starts this season, he's posted a 3.20 ERA.
Gant, 25, is being recalled for a third time this season. He's 5-1 with a 1.65 ERA in eight starts for Memphis this season, striking out 42 in 49 innings.