The Cardinals announced Friday they have placed starter Lance Lynn on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain and recalled left-hander Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis to make Lynn's start Saturday.
Lynn experienced tightness in his forearm during last Sunday's start against the Dodgers and after treatment and exams, the Cardinals decided to place him on the DL.
According to MLB.com, Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said Lynn could have pitched through the injury but that the team wants to be cautious. Lynn was 4-4 with a 3.07 ERA in 12 starts this season for the Cardinals, who have been hit hard by injuries this season.