Cardinals pitcher Lincoln out for year after surgery

CINCINNATI -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike Lincoln will miss the rest of the season after having elbow ligament replacement surgery.

The right-hander was 3-2 with a 5.19 ERA in 13 relief appearances.

The operation was performed by Dr. George Paletta on Tuesday at Barnes West Hospital in St. Louis. The announcement was made Saturday in Cincinnati, where the Cardinals are playing a four-game series against the Reds.

Lincoln had been on the 15-day disabled list since May 4 with an elbow strain. An MRI on June 16 showed reduced swelling, but the injury did not respond to a throwing program.