Springfield Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina called up to big leagues

After waiting patiently for his opportunity, Yadier Molina will finally have the chance to prove himself in the big leagues.

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Tuesday afternoon they are activating Molina after a brief stint in Springfield.

Molina played in front of packed crowds on Saturday and Sunday at Hammons Field. During his stint with the Springfield team, he went 0-for-5 with an RBI.

Before joining the Springfield Cardinals and rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals, the catcher was in his 15th year with the big-league team. He was an eight-time All-Star and eight-time Gold Glover.

Before his Springfield Cardinal appearance, Molina was injured after being hit in the groin by a foul tip.

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on May 6 that Molina underwent surgery and was expected to miss a month. The injury was described as a "pelvic injury with traumatic hematoma."

The 35-year-old was hitting .272 with six home runs and 17 RBIs before joining the Springfield squad.

This past weekend was Molina's first Springfield appearance since 2014. He went 5-for-6 with two RBIs in two games during his last visit.

The Cardinals will play the Miami Marlins in St. Louis at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.