(AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have activated utilityman Allen Craig, one of the stars from their World Series run last fall, from the 15-day disabled list.
The 27-year-old Craig hit three home runs in the Series and four overall in the postseason.
He has been rehabbing from right knee surgery with Triple-A Memphis and was activated Tuesday for the start of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Outfielder Erik Komatsu was designated for assignment.
The 24-year-old Komatsu was a Rule 5 selection last December.
Craig homered twice Monday night for Memphis while playing first base and completed his rehab assignment with a .353 average (6 for17) with seven RBIs in four games.
Craig batted .315 with 11 homers and 40 RBIs in 75 games last season.
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