The Cardinals recalled pitching prospect Carlos Martinez from Double-A Springfield Friday after optioning pitcher Mitchell Boggs to Triple-A Memphis so he can work on mechanics. Martinez, who was unable to pitch during spring training because of a visa issue, was added to the bullpen to fill Boggs' spot.
The 21-year-old righty, considered St. Louis' top pitching prospect by MLB.com, has consistently reached the upper-90s with his fastball and can top 100 mph. In three starts for Springfield, Martinez had nine strikeouts and a walk over 11 2/3 innings with a 2.31 ERA.