ST. LOUIS • Already considered one of the top pitching prospects in the majors — if not the No. 1 prospect — and an early-season candidate for National League Rookie of the Year, righthander Alex Reyes could throw some important innings this spring before throwing a pitch in competition for the Cardinals.
Reyes has been officially selected for the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Class team, his agent confirmed.
Carlos Martinez was previously selected for the team.
The World Baseball Classic will be held this month, and already several prominent Cardinals have been named to teams.