The Cardinals cut short Adam Wainwright’s outing during Thursday’s intrasquad simulcast. The veteran righty went only three innings, not allowing a run and looked sharp. Why the early hook? Waino was elusive after the scrimmage.
“I think word is out, right?,” Wainwright said, according to MLB Cardinals beat reporter Anne Rogers. “I’ll let Shildt talk about it. I don’t want to be the guy who breaks news.”
The news is that Shildt has named Wainwright as the team’s number two starter. It was previously announced that Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty will pitch on Opening Day at home against the Pirates.