The St. Louis Cardinals, heading into the All-Star break, could use a win over the Atlanta Braves to avoid a sweep and from losing four of their last five. Fortunately, the Cardinals made a roster move, which should help the team beat the Braves.
The Cardinals announced that Ivan Herrera was activated off the 10-day injured list, and Lars Nootbaar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left costochondral sprain. The return of Herrera from his hamstring issue is a huge boost to the team's offense, but losing Nootbaar stings.
Herrera has been one of the best hitters on the Cardinals this season.