JUPITER, Fla. — Before they leave Cardinals camp on Monday for Phoenix, Ariz. to join Team USA ahead of the World Baseball Classic, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will start in Grapefruit League action on Sunday against the Mets at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Goldschmidt is batting third and starting at first base vs. New York while Arenado bats fourth and starts at third base in one more spring tune-up prior to embarking on a gold medal defense with Team USA.
The two Cardinals cornerstones are among the group who will depart Cardinals camp on Monday for the international tournament.