ST. LOUIS>>The Dodgers recalled left-handed reliever Paco Rodriguez from Triple-A Albuquerque in advance of tonight’s game against the Cardinals.

Rodriguez was 2-3 with one save and a 4.56 earned-run average (13 ER in 25 ⅔ innings) in 29 appearances with the Isotopes this year, limiting opponents to a .242 batting average with 34 strikeouts and 14 walks. He made the Dodgers’ Opening Day roster and allowed five runs in seven innings (6.43 ERA) in 10 appearances during two previous major-league stints this season.

The 23-year-old left-hander made 78 appearances last season between the regular season and the playoffs. He has a 3-5 career record with two saves and a 2.65 ERA in 97 big-league games.

Rodriguez takes the roster spot vacated when Pedro Baez was optioned to Triple-A just before the All-Star break. He joins J.P. Howell as the only left-handers in the Dodgers’ bullpen.