With Rob Wooten optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Blazek figures to open his season working out of the Brewers' bullpen, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Blazek worked as both a starter and reliever in the minor leagues last season, but the Brewers have kept him stretched out during spring training, even though he'll be a part of the bullpen. The 26-year-old thus figures to work as a sixth starter and long man, leaving him just one injury away from a possible spot in the starting rotation.

Blazek will be stretched out as a starting pitcher during spring training, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Blazek was moved from Triple-A Nashville's bullpen to their starting rotation mid-way through last season, and he will remain in that role in 2015. Blazek has made just 87 starts since becoming a professional in 2007, but he heads into spring training as the seventh starting pitcher on the Brewers' depth chart.

Brewers optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Nashville.

Manager Ron Roenicke indicated earlier this spring that Blazek could be considered for a setup role, but the reliever pitched his way off the roster with a 10.80 ERA and eight walks over five Cactus League frames. He'll be back up with the big club at some point this season.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke indicated Sunday that Michael Blazek could be used in a setup capacity at some point during the 2014 season.

Roenicke explained, "Whether it's this year or later on, somewhere along the line he's going to be an eighth-inning guy. He's going to be late in games." The hard-throwing hurler should be able to secure a spot in the Opening Day rotation, and appears destined to work himself into the seventh or eighth-inning role as long as he pitches well.

Brewers acquired RHP Michael Blazek from the Cardinals to complete the John Axford trade.

Blazek is a nice get for the Brewers, as he's thrived in a full-time move to the bullpen this season, posting a 1.97 ERA with 52 strikeouts over 45 2/3 innings between Double- and Triple-A. He's been up-and-down in his brief time at the major league level but has a chance to be a nice setup man.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek was only up for one day, throwing 1 2/3 shutout frames in Wednesday's game. He'll be back next week.

Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek has an 8.31 ERA and 10/9 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings with the big club this season. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek allowed five runs on eight hits and six walks over 5 2/3 innings during his most recent stint with the team. He should be back when rosters expand in September.

Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek has allowed three earned runs over three innings in two stints with the big club this season. He'll provide some bullpen depth in Tuesday's doubleheader.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek allowed three earned runs in less than an inning of work Wednesday night against the Astros. The right-hander could get another shot later this summer.

Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek, 24, will provide bullpen depth. He has a 2.81 ERA over eight appearances at the Triple-A level.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek was up in the majors for only four days and did not make an appearance. The 24-year-old has a cool 0.92 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings this season in the minor leagues. He'll get a look eventually.

The Cardinals are expected to recall Michael Blazek prior to Sunday's game.

The bullpen had to eat up a lot of innings following John Gast's injury Saturday, so the Cards need a fresh arm. Blazek has put up a 0.92 ERA while striking out 25 over 19 2/3 innings at Triple-A Memphis this season. He'll be making his major league debut when he gets in a game.

Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis.

Blazek, 24, wasn't expected to make the club this spring due to the team's bullpen depth anyway, so he'll return to Triple-A Memphis, where he made two appearances last season. Overall, Blazek had a 4.43 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A in 2012.