LHP NICK GREENWOOD DESIGNATED FOR
ASSIGNMENT
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 9,
2015 – The St. Louis
Cardinals announced yesteryday that they have activated first baseman Matt
Adams from the 60-day disabled list. In order to make room for Adams on
the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Nick Greenwood was
designated for assignment.
Adams, 27, has been
out since May 27 with a right quad strain that required surgery (May 29). Prior
to the injury, Adams was hitting .243 (35-144) with seven doubles, four home
runs, 20 RBI and five game-winning RBI for the club. Adams missed 91 games on
the D.L.
Greenwood had been
recalled to St. Louis twice this season, but did not appear in a game either
time. At Memphis the 27-year-old began the season pitching in relief but
started his final 19 games. Overall he compiled a 13-6 record with a 5.79 ERA
in 32 games, 22 starts.
