ST. LOUIS — Aledmys Diaz’s struggles have landed the sophomore shortstop back with Triple-A Memphis for the time being.
On Wednesday, the Cardinals optioned Diaz to the Memphis Redbirds, the team’s Triple-A affiliate, and purchased the contract of rookie infielder Alex Mejia. The team also moved pitcher Alex Reyes, sidelined for the year due to offseason Tommy John surgery, from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list to make room for Mejia on the active 40-man roster.
The 26-year-old Diaz, an All-Star shortstop as a rookie with the Cardinals last season, has struggled a bit in his 2017 campaign.