Obtained from Cincinnati in December, Gregorius started the season on the disabled list with a strainedrightelbow and hit .387 during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno.
The Cardinals placed closer Jason Motte (strained rightelbow) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, and optioned pitcher Maikel Cleto and outfielder Adron Chambers to Triple-A Memphis.