Stechschulte undergoes shoulder surgery

JUPITER, Fla., March 4 (UPI) -- St. Louis Cardinals righthander Gene Stechschulte will be out until at least the All-Star break after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder Tuesday.

Stechschulte underwent surgery to repair his labrum. No significant rotator damage was found and he is expected to resume throwing in three months and return in mid-July.

Last season, Stechschulte worked in 29 games in relief for the Cardinals, going 6-2 with a 4.78 ERA.

The Cardinals also announced Tuesday that minor league catcher Kevin Brown underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his left heel. He is expected to be out four to six weeks.