Left with nowhere else to turn with struggling starter Erick Fedde, who has been in one of the worst funks of his MLB career, the Cardinals designated the veteran right-handed pitcher for assignment on Wednesday morning.

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Grant Holmes on the 15-day injured list on Sunday, meaning all five of the club’s starters on Opening Day are on the injured list.

John Denton of MLB.com shared Cardinals manager Oli Marmol's reaction to the team's decision to designate Fedde for assignment. Marmol praised Fedde and was also candid about why the team cut ties with the 32-year-old veteran.

Colorado laces right-hander for six runs in three innings on the way to an 8-4 victory and the Cardinals' 10th loss in the past 12 games started by Fedde.

The St. Louis Cardinals, for reasons only John Mozeliak can explain, continue to use Erick Fedde every fifth day, and they continue to pay the consequences. Fed