The St. Louis Cardinals place Brad Thompson on the D.L.
The Cardinals have placed righty reliever/starter Brad Thompson on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. Thompson has pitched in 6 games (2 starts) for the Cardinals this season and he is 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP. Thompson will likely be in the bullpen for the Cardinals when he is ready to return to the team.