The Cardinals recalled right-handed pitcher John Gant from Triple-A Memphis and optioned right-hander John Brebbia to the Redbirds on Thursday.
Gant, 25, has excelled with Memphis, posting a 3-0 record with a 2.25 ERA in 24 innings over four starts. His most recent appearance was on April 21 in a win at Iowa in which he threw five innings, allowing three runs.
Gant appeared in seven games for the Cardinals last season, making two starts, and owns a career mark of 1-5 with a 4.81 ERA in 27 Major League appearances (nine starts) between Atlanta (2016) and St.