Cards’ Martinez returns; team gathering facts

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ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals gave pitcher Carlos Martinez permission to leave the team on Friday in order to attend to a personal matter that arose after a civil lawsuit was filed against him in South Florida, general manager John Mozeliak said.

“We are just learning of this matter. I was notified by Carlos’ agent the other night,” Mozeliak said on Saturday. “We will not be in a position to act until we have more information.”

Martinez, who is 4-0 with a 1.93 ERA, was at the stadium …

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