Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis. Blazek allowed five runs on eight hits and six walks over 5 2/3 innings during his most recent stint with the team. He should be back when rosters expand in September.

Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Triple-A Memphis. Blazek has allowed three earned runs over three innings in two stints with the big club this season. He'll provide some bullpen depth in Tuesday's doubleheader.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis. Blazek allowed three earned runs in less than an inning of work Wednesday night against the Astros. The right-hander could get another shot later this summer.

Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Triple-A Memphis. Blazek, 24, will provide bullpen depth. He has a 2.81 ERA over eight appearances at the Triple-A level.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis. Blazek was up in the majors for only four days and did not make an appearance. The 24-year-old has a cool 0.92 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings this season in the minor leagues. He'll get a look eventually.

The Cardinals are expected to recall Michael Blazek prior to Sunday's game. The bullpen had to eat up a lot of innings following John Gast's injury Saturday, so the Cards need a fresh arm. Blazek has put up a 0.92 ERA while striking out 25 over 19 2/3 innings at Triple-A Memphis this season. He'll be making his major league debut when he gets in a game.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis. Blazek, 24, wasn't expected to make the club this spring due to the team's bullpen depth anyway, so he'll return to Triple-A Memphis, where he made two appearances last season. Overall, Blazek had a 4.43 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A in 2012.