Cardinals replace a pitcher (Gant) with a batter (Huffman)

Chad Huffman, 32, last played in the majors in 2010.The day after giving up four home runs (all by Scooter Gennett) and 13 runs against the Cincinnati Reds while scoring only one run themselves, the St. Louis Cardinals replaced an arm with a bat on their roster.

The Cardinals announced Wednesday they have purchased the contract of outfielder/first baseman Chad Huffman from Triple-A Memphis and optioned right-hander John Gant to Memphis.

Huffman, 32, is making his first appearance in the major leagues since 2010, when he made his debut with the Yankees. He played in nine games and batted .167 (3-for-18) with two RBIs and two walks while playing left field, right field and first base in that…