SAM TUIVAILALA OPTIONED TO
MEMPHIS (AAA)
ST.
LOUIS, Mo., August 26, 2016 –
The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have recalled right-handed
pitcher Miguel Socolovich from Memphis (AAA) and they had optioned
right-handed pitcher Sam Tuivailala to Memphis following last
night’s game.
Socolovich,
30, is making his second appearance with the Cardinals this season, appearing in
two games (July 21 & 23) last month, allowing one run in 3.2 innings
pitched while fanning five.
Socolovich
has compiled a 2-6 mark with 5 saves and a 3.14 ERA in 45 games (51.1 IP) at
Memphis this season, ranking T1st in the Pacific Coast League in Holds (13) and
3rd among PCL relievers with his 1.12 WHIP. Socolovich has struck
out 59 and walked just 16 for the triple-A Redbirds and allowed just two home
runs.
In
41 career appearances in the majors, “Soco” is 4-1 with a 3.26 ERA, striking out
44 in 49.2 innings pitched. Socolovich wears uniform no.
63.
Tuivailala,
who worked the 9th inning in last night’s game, has appeared in eight
games with St. Louis this season, striking out seven in 6.0 IP.
