MLB.com’s number four prospect Jordan Walker cracked the big league roster after torching the opposition this Spring. Still, the potential 40-homer-a-year threat is far from the only All-Star caliber option manager Oli Marmol has in his arsenal. Lars Nootbaar, Dylan Carlson, and Tyler O’Neill have all proven to be above-average starters at the major league level and will provide stiff competition for the 20-year-old as he enters his rookie campaign. With the opening day roster beginning to take shape, each minor league option and 40-man roster addition gives us a better idea of what to expect for the 2023 season, so it’s worth taking a deep dive into each candidate.
Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Outfield Options for 2023
