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Cardinals Recall Harrison Bader From Memphis; Option Randy Arozarena

by St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have recalled outfielder Harrison Bader from Memphis (AAA) and optioned rookie outfielder Randy Arozarena to the triple-A club.

Bader, who appeared in 90 games with the Cardinals to begin the season, was batting .317 (20-for-63) with a 1.125 OPS, 7 home runs and 15 RBI in 16 games with Memphis.  The right-handed hitting Bader, who was optioned to Memphis on July 29, had hit safely in his last nine games (.400; 14-for-35) and homered in three of his past four games.

Bader, 25, is leading Cardinals outfielders in assists (7).  He was batting .195 (43-for-221) with 6 HR & 19 RBI at the time of his option.

Arozarena, 24, was purchased from Memphis on August 13 and appeared in three games (.250, 2-for-8) after debuting last Wednesday (August 14).  Arozarena is batting a combined .349 with 10 HR and 42 RBI in 80 minor league games this season between Memphis (AAA) and Springfield (AA).

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