The St. Louis Cardinals reinstate right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list and option Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis ahead of a Friday game against the Chicago Cubs. Stanek returns for his 10th season and is listed as 2-1 with one save and a 5.12 ERA in 31 2/3 innings across 35 appearances this year.
The Cardinals also assess starting pitcher Dustin May after he sustained a right-ankle contusion. May throws in the outfield before Friday’s game, one day after suffering the injury in Atlanta when he was struck by a Dominic Smith low liner in the first inning of an 11-5 win over the Braves. The reports indicate the team is monitoring May’s condition following the impact, while other bullpen personnel are adjusted with Stanek’s return and Graceffo’s assignment to Triple-A.
