ST. LOUIS \u2014 St. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list Wednesday morning before the Cardinals met the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n
Wetherholt last played on Aug. 29 and was placed on the IL on Aug. 30 with right wrist tendinitis. He missed 15 games.<\/p>\n
In 130 games this season, Wetherholt has hit .242 with 14 doubles, 17 home runs and 48 RBI. He has scored 88 runs and stolen 14 bases.<\/p>\n
Wetherholt, who turned 24 on Sept. 10, took part in his regular pregame routine ahead of being activated.<\/p>\n
This will be the first time he’s played against the Giants.<\/p>\n
Cardinals infielder Ram\u00f3n Ur\u00edas and pitcher Peter Strzelecki have been designated for assignment.<\/p>\n
Ur\u00edas, 32, hit .151 in 43 games this season.<\/p>\n
Strzelecki, 31, posted a 5.78 ERA in eight games with St. Louis.<\/p>\n
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