Cardinals' Grichuk hits leadoff in first game back from DL

Cardinals' Grichuk hits leadoff in first game back from DL

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 9:28 p.m. ET

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Randal Grichuk from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday.

He was batting leadoff against the Detroit Tigers.

Xavier Scruggs was optioned to Triple A Memphis before Saturday's game.

Grichuk was on the opening day roster and had been on the DL since April 17 with a lower back strain. He was 2 for 10 with a homer and two RBIs in six games.

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He was 6 for 10 in three games at extended spring training and homered on Friday.

Scruggs flied out as a pinch hitter Friday in his only at-bat with St. Louis.

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