St. Louis Cardinals place Michael Wacha on 10 day injured list

The St. Lous Cardinals announced prior to Monday’s series opener with the Milwaukee Brewers that they have placed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha on the 10-day Injured List with left knee patellar tendinitis, retroactive to April 19, and recalled infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson from Memphis.

Wacha, who was 1-0 with a 4.64 ERA in his first four starts this season, including a 6-3 win over the Brewers in his start April 17, is leading the Cardinals pitching staff with his 24 strikeouts in 21.1 innings pitched.

The left-handed hitting Robinson, who was on the Cardinals opening-day roster, is being recalled for the second time this season. Robinson will wear No. 33.

This story was originally published April 22, 2019 at 3:19 PM.