Cardinals Media Relations

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they recalled right-handed pitcher Lance Lynn from Memphis (AAA) and given right-handed reliever Miguel Batista his unconditional release.

Lynn, 24, made two starts for the Cardinals earlier this season, going 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA.  He has compiled a 7-3 won-loss mark with a 3.84 ERA in 12 starts (75.0 IP) for Memphis.  He posted a win over Nashville on June 20 in his most recent start, allowing three runs in six innings.

Of Lynn’s 79 career appearances as a professional, 74 have come as a starter.  His last relief appearance came in 2009 for Palm Beach (A).

Batista, 40, fashioned a 3-2 mark with a 4.60 ERA in 26 games (29.1 IP) for the Cardinals this season after being signed as a free-agent in January.