PT TODAY: Martinez, Turner, Posey all return from the IL

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Cardinals | St. Louis makes roster moves
St. Louis Cardinals RHP Carlos Martínez (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, May 17. The team also recalled RP Ryan Helsley from Class AAA Memphis, optioned RP Dominic Leone to Class AAA Memphis and designated RP Luke Gregerson for assignment.   Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: The big news is the activation of Martinez. For now, the expectation is that he will pitch out of the pen, but return to the rotation at some point over the next couple of months. We covered Martinez in an April 23rd Playing Time Today note where we noted that he had...

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