Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It's Mayers' second time being optioned this season, this time for the return of Luke Gregerson (hamstring) from the disabled list. The 26-year-old has allowed one run on five hits and a walk in five innings for the Cardinals so far this season. He's clearly right on the fringes of the active roster and could be up for an extended time later this season when another reliever gets injured, though he's unlikely to move from a low-leverage role.

Mayers was credited with his first save in a 13-4 win over the Reds on Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mike Matheny wasted no time in getting Mayers some work following the 26-year-old right-hander's callup from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day. Mayers' current big-league stint is expected to last through Sam Tuivailala's (knee) disabled-list stay at a minimum, and his ability to eat up multiple innings could possibly garner him a longer-term role.

Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was sent back to the minors earlier in the week, but he'll be summoned to the majors once again in response to Sam Tuivailala (knee) landing on the disabled list. Mayers logged two innings in his first stint with the Cardinals this season, allowing one run on three hits to go with a strikeout. He'll likely function in a middle-relief role.

Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers was sent down to make room for Greg Holland. The 26-year-old made two appearances for the Cardinals this season, allowing a run on three hits and striking out one batter over two innings. He could be back in the Cardinals' bullpen at some point this season, though it will likely be in a low-leverage role.

Mayers allowed one run on one hit across 1.0 inning Sunday in the loss to the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers gave up a solo home run in the eighth inning, which allowed Arizona to boost their lead late in the game. The 26-year-old right-hander figures to see more action this year, as the Cardinals struggle with a banged up bullpen. Mayers has been knocked around at the big-league level in just eight career appearances, accruing a 18.00 ERA.

Mayers was informed Saturday that he made the Cardinals' 25-man roster, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers threw yet another scoreless frame Saturday -- he hasn't been scored upon in 12 innings this spring -- and afterward manager Mike Matheny told the right-hander that he will indeed head north with the club. The Cardinals' back-end situation is wide open at the moment with Luke Gregerson (hamstring) headed to the DL, and while Mayers will be a long shot to see saves, he could force his way into the setup mix if he continues to pitch like this.

Mayers fired two perfect innings in Tuesday's 8-7 Grapefruit League loss to the Mets, recording two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Just another pristine effort for Mayers, who's now up to 11 scoreless frames this spring. A fastball that's consistently hit the high 90s and an equally effective slider have been keys to his success, as has the right-hander's full embrace of a bullpen role over winter ball, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. The 26-year-old remains in contention for an Opening Day roster spot, with a likely high-leverage role at Triple-A Memphis a fallback scenario to open 2018.

Mayers has racked up nine strikeouts and allowed just two hits over seven scoreless innings across three spring appearances.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old right-hander's sparkling spring training efforts thus far are in sharp contrast to his first pair of regular-season stints over the last two seasons. Mayers generated a 27.00 ERA over 5.3 innings across four appearances in 2016 before improving only slightly last season, posting an 11.57 ERA over 4.2 frames across three trips to the mound. If his exhibition performances aren't simply a mirage, Mayers could potentially offer some utility out of the bullpen in 2018, considering his abundance of minors starting experience would enable him to serve in a long-relief role as needed.

Mayers has been recalled by the Cardinals on Friday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It'll be Mayers' third stint with St. Louis this season, the first one ending after he gave up two runs in 4.0 innings and the second lasting less than 24 hours. The former starter is still adjusting to his new role in the bullpen, but expects to see time in low-leverage situations as Luke Weaver leaves the bullpen to take over Wainwright's (back) place in the rotation.

Mayers was optioned back to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he was just recalled by the club prior to Wednesday's game, Mayers was sent back down to Memphis in order to make room for Luke Weaver, who will start against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Mayers has only made two appearances with the big-league club this season, but has been stellar with Memphis recently, accumulating an ERA of 0.84 and 0.97 WHIP in 32 innings since the beginning of June.