ST. LOUIS (AP) — Second baseman Kolten Wong has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis after a brief demotion, during which he played center field to add to his versatility.
Wong was not in the lineup Friday for the start of a weekend interleague series against the Texas Rangers, with Matt Carpenter at second base and Randal Grichuk in center.
Rookie outfielder Jeremy Hazelbaker, who has cooled off following a strong start, was optioned to Memphis. Hazelbaker has three pinch-hit homers.
The 25-year-old Wong batted .429 with four homers and 11 RBIs in seven games in the minors, including a game-winning grand slam with Memphis and said, “I’m justifled being back here.