Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers will return to the big leagues after being optioned to the minors Wednesday. He'll look to improve upon his already solid 2.63 ERA out of the bullpen during his next stint with the major-league squad.

Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers will head down to the minors following the reinstatement of Alex Reyes from the 60-day disabled list. In 10 appearances out of the bullpen, the 26-year-old posted a 2.63 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with eight strikeouts across 13.2 innings.

Mayers allowed an earned run on three hits and a walk over two innings in a loss to the Brewers on Monday. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers worked up to a robust 49 pitches in his two frames, his highest pitch count of the season overall. The 26-year-old right-hander has now allowed an earned run in three of his six May appearances, but he still sports an impressive 2.63 ERA over his 13.2 innings this season. Mayer's ability to work long relief when needed renders him a valuable component of the relief corps, but the way he's been deployed thus far has failed to yield any hold opportunities.

Mayers was called up from Triple-A Memphis prior to Thursday's game against San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, the Cardinals placed Carlos Martinez on the 10-day disabled list due to a right lat strain. Mayers has shuffled back and forth from the big leagues to Memphis over opening months of this season, posting 1.86 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 9.2 innings with St. Louis. He will serve out of a middle-relief role for manager Mike Matheny.

Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers is likely unavailable for a couple of days after tossing three innings of relief in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Cubs, so the Cardinals opted to send him back to the minors in order to clear a roster spot for Monday's starter, John Gant. The 26-year-old now owns a 1.86 ERA across 9.2 innings of relief this season, so he'll be one of the top candidates to rejoin the big club when a fresh relief arm is needed.

Mayers (1-0) allowed an earned run on three hits over three innings in an extra-innings win over the Cubs on Sunday. He also recorded a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers gave manager Mike Matheny some valuable innings to close out the game after five other relievers had taken the mound before him. The 26-year-old right-hander had just been called up earlier in the day in the wake of Dominic Leone's placement on the disabled list due to a biceps injury, his third stint with the big-league club this season. Mayers has been effective with the Redbirds over his first four appearances at the Triple-A level, and he's now generated an impressive 1.86 ERA across five trips to the mound with the Cardinals, as well.

Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers has been back and forth all season, but a recent biceps injury to reliever Dominic Leone opened up a spot in the bullpen once again for the right-hander. He's been strong so far this year at any level, with four scoreless appearances in the minors and a 1.35 ERA with the Cardinals in the big leagues.

Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis for the third time this season, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mayers is clearly right on the fringe of the major-league roster and will likely shuffle back and forth between Memphis and St. Louis quite a lot this season. He's unlikely to have much fantasy value in the time he spends in the majors, though. He does have a 1.35 ERA in 6.2 innings so far this season, but his strikeout rate is just 12.9 percent and his 5.22 xFIP suggests that he's deserved to give up more runs than he has.

Mayers allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk over 1.2 innings in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday. He also recorded a strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first big-league appearance since April 12, Mayers worked up to 41 pitches over his brief time on the mound, although he ultimately issued just one free pass. The 26-year-old right-hander was just recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, where he's been impressive as a starter. Mayers figures to shuttle between the big-league club and the Redbirds on multiple occasions this season as the Cardinals' bullpen needs dictate.

Mayers was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals continue to employ a bullpen rotation of sorts with their minor-league affiliate, with Mayers being the latest addition to the big-league relief corps. The 26-year-old has allowed just one run this season in 10 innings between the majors and minors. To make room for him on the active roster, John Gant was optioned to Triple-A.