Victor Marte has elected free agency. Marte, 32, posted a 4.94 ERA over 45 games at Triple-A Memphis this season and didn't pitch well for the Cardinals when up with the big club over the last two years. He'll catch on somewhere, though.

Cardinals sent RHP Victor Marte outright to Triple-A Memphis. Marte was designated for assignment at the beginning of this month to clear a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Joey Butler, who was claimed off waivers from the Rangers. Marte has a big arm but hasn't found MLB success.

Cardinals designated RHP Victor Marte for assignment. The move clears room on the 40-man roster for Joey Butler, who was claimed off waivers Thursday. Marte, 32, posted a 4.94 ERA over 45 games at Triple-A Memphis this season.

Cardinals optioned RHP Victor Marte to Triple-A Memphis. Marte allowed one run and two walks over an inning over work in Tuesday's loss. The Cardinals have called up Maikel Cleto to take his place in the bullpen.

Cardinals recalled RHP Victor Marte from Triple-A Memphis. Marte was sporting a 2.78 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio in 22 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level. The right-hander will function as a middle reliever for the Cardinals.

Cardinals optioned RHP Victor Marte to Triple-A Memphis. Marte was knocked around for six runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk over 4 1/3 innings this spring. The veteran right-hander will serve as bullpen depth in the minors.

Cardinals recalled RHP Victor Marte from Triple-A Memphis. Marte posted a 4.46 ERA and 33/13 K/BB ratio across 38 1/3 innings with the Cardinals earlier this season. The right-hander will return to his role in middle relief.

Cardinals optioned RHP Victor Marte to Triple-A Memphis. He was sent down to make room for Brian Fuentes on the active roster. Marte, 31, has a 4.46 ERA and 33/13 K/BB ratio over 38 1/3 innings this season. He figures to return to the major league level later this summer.

Cardinals purchased the contract of RHP Victor Marte from Triple-A Memphis. He'll take the spot of Scott Linebrink (shoulder). Marte pitched well at Triple-A last year for the Cards, posting a 1.44 ERA over 55 appearances, and he allowed just one run over 10 innings this spring. He's 31, though, and holds a career 9.30 ERA and 26/27 K/BB ratio over 39 2/3 big league innings. Needless to say, we're not expecting much.