Cards promote Siani and Granillo while sending Roycroft to Memphis
The St. Louis Cardinals called up outfielder Michael Siani (left), and right-handed reliever Andre Granillo from Triple-A Memphis. (AP)
MILWAUKEE — The St. Louis Cardinals called up right-handed reliever Andre Granillo and outfielder Michael Siani from Triple-A Memphis, optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft to Memphis and designated outfielder Ryan Vilade for assignment Thursday.
St. Louis made the moves before beginning a four-game series at Milwaukee. The 25-year-old Granillo made his major league debut Thursday and threw 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in the Cardinals' 6-0 loss to the Brewers.
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