Cards excited to get young righty Reyes back

ST. LOUIS -- Though the Cardinals continue to canvass the free-agent and trade markets for a potential pitching boost, they repeatedly come back to what they already have. And that begins with Alex Reyes.

Ranked as the top pitching prospect in baseball one year ago, Reyes never had the opportunity to validate the hype. Before he could throw his first bullpen session of Spring Training, Reyes found himself seeking an explanation for the sudden pain in his elbow. A few days later, he was undergoing surgery.