Cards option Thompson, recall infielder Ryan

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled infielder Brendan Ryan from a rehab assignment Wednesday and activated him from the 15-day disabled list.

To make room on the roster, the club also optioned pitcher Brad Thompson to Triple-A Memphis. Thompson appeared in six games -- two starts -- and had a 1-1 record with a 4.58 earned run average this season.

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