ST. LOUIS – Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen came to the ballpark Saturday expecting to throw one final bullpen session before coming off the 15-day disabled list next week. Instead, he was activated.

St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen came to the ballpark on Saturday expecting to throw one final bullpen tuneup before coming off the 15-day disabled list this week.

St. Louis Cardinals Jason Isringhausen pitched three times after cutting his pitching hand, apparently from striking a television in frustration, before the team placed its struggling closer on the 15-day disabled list. San Diego Padres

St. Louis Cardinals Jason Isringhausen pitched three times after cutting his pitching hand, apparently from striking a television in frustration, before the team placed its struggling closer on the 15-day disabled list. San Diego Padres

The St. Louis Cardinals put struggling closer Jason Isringhausen, who has an 8.00 ERA and six blown saves, on the 15-day disabled list on Friday because of a cut on his pitching hand.

ST. LOUIS – Jason Bay’s first pinch-hit homer delivered the latest jolt of anguish to Jason Isringhausen.

The Brewers were a pitch away from another miserable loss. Then St. Louis closer Jason Isringhausen started throwing like a second-grader again.

The Brewers were a pitch away from another miserable loss. Then St. Louis closer Jason Isringhausen started throwing like a second-grader again.

Two days after Jason Isringhausen left to merciless boos from the home crowd, he walked off the mound in triumph.

Two days after Jason Isringhausen left to merciless boos from the home crowd, he walked off the mound in triumph.