Cards' P Wacha activated to start Monday
The Cardinals placed Wacha on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee on April 22, retroactive to April 19.
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The St. Louis Cardinals activated right-hander Michael Wacha from the 10-day injured list in time for him to start Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals optioned rookie right-hander Ryan Helsley to Triple-A Memphis.
The Cardinals placed Wacha on the 10-day injured list with patellar tendinitis in his left knee on April 22, retroactive to April 19. Wacha is 1-0 with a 4.64 ERA through four starts this season, including a 6-3 win against the Milwaukee Brewers in his most recent start on April 17. He has 24 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings pitched.
Helsley made his major league debut on April 16 and pitched 6 1/3 innings in relief over three games. He had a 2.84 ERA and struck out seven while walking none.
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