PHOENIX (AP) -Catcher Mark Johnson was among six players called up by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, putting him back in the big leagues after nearly a four-year absence.
Johnson, who had his contract purchased from Triple-A Memphis, last played in the majors when he pinch-hit for the Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis on Oct. 3, 2004. The Cardinals also purchased the minor league contract of infielder Bryan Barden.
St. Louis recalled right-handers Jason Motte and Kelvin Jimenez from Memphis along with infielder Brendan Ryan. Right-hander Josh Kinney was recalled from a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield.
Motte, a converted catcher, has not played in the majors. Kinney missed all of last season and most of this year following reconstructive elbow surgery.
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