The St. Louis Cardinals optioned rookie Jordan Walker Wednesday to Triple A Memphis, ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants.  Walker has been one of the few bright spots in their worst start to a season since 1973.

The 20-year-old Walker batted .274/.321/.397 with two home runs in 20 games after breaking Spring Training having made the major league roster.

The Cardinals signed utility man Taylor Motter to a major league deal to fill the vacant spot on their roster.