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Carpenter had reconstructive elbow surgery in July 2007 and made three big league starts before the latest problem developed. Carpenter felt pain in the shoulder while throwing a fastball last Sunday during his start against the Chicago Cubs. An MRI on Tuesday detected a strain.
St. Louis already had planned to have right-hander Brad Thompson take Carpenter's spot in the rotation Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds.
Outfielder Brian Barton, out since July 6 with a hand injury, was activated. He hit .246 in 63 games this season with two homers and 11 RBIs.
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