The playoff field is set and the Cardinals can now prepare for the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the MLB playoffs beginning Friday at Busch Stadium. But first, they must play in regular season game 162, as all teams must today, despite it not impacting the standings.
The Cardinals are using today's game as an opportunity to arrange their lineup and roster for the three-game wild card series.
The Cardinals have recalled the No. 4 prospect in the organization, Matthew, Liberatore to make today's start, and are activating reliever turned starter turned reliever again Jordan Hicks, making way for a wave of decisions necessary to establish the 26-man roster.