ST. LOUIS – Dex is back, just in time for the final three games before the All-Star break. The Cardinals have activated outfielder Dexter Fowler from the 10-day disabled list.
Fowler will start in center field and bat third for the Cardinals in Friday night’s game against the Mets at Busch Stadium.
In a corresponding move, the team optioned outfielder Jose Martinez to Triple-A Memphis.
Fowler, 31, has missed 12 games (June 25-July 6) while on the DL with a right heel spur. He is batting .245 with 10 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs (second on the team), 35 RBIs and 40 runs (also second on the club).