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ST. LOUIS -- With no illusions that they had acquired a savior, the Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they have signed right-hander Tomo Ohka to a Minor League contract.

Ohka will report to Triple-A Memphis and will start for the Redbirds on Wednesday against Round Rock. His stay in the Minors should be short. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Ohka must be recalled within two weeks, or else be let go.