Cardinals activate Wacha from disabled list
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to Wednesday's game that they have activated pitcher Michael Wacha from the 15-day disabled list.
Wacha, dealing with right shoulder inflammation, was placed on the disabled list August 9. Wacha had missed 32 games since going on the disabled list following his most recent start on August 8 vs. Cincinnati.
The 25-year-old right-hander is 7-7 with a 4.45 ERA in 23 games started (131.1 IP) this season, winning each of his last five decisions dating to June 22.
It's unlikely Wacha will be inserted into the Cardinals' rotation considering the amount of time he's missed.
The 2013 National League Championship Series MVP and 2015 National League All-Star is 33-21 with a 3.55 ERA in 87 career games (81 starts). He's made six career regular season relief appearances, all in 2013, and was also used in relief in Game 5 of the 2014 NLCS, suffering the series-ending defeat.
