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Transaction Analysis 6/5/22: Dickerson to IL, Walsh Recalled and a Bit on the 27th Man Rule

The Cards announced the following transactions yesterday and today:

6/4/22: Added RHP Jake Woodford as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader and returned him to AAA Memphis after Game 2.

6/5/22: Placed DH/OF Corey Dickerson on the 10-day IL (left calf strain). Recalled RHP Jake Walsh from AAA Memphis. Noted the loss of IF Kramer Robertson to the Atlanta Braves on an outright assignment waiver claim.

The rules allow a club to add a 27th man for doubleheaders. There are a few important to understand about this rule.