JUPITER, Fla. -- Luke Gregerson's strained hamstring will require him to begin the season on the disabled list, bringing clarity to the Cardinals' late-innings situation and ostensibly setting the roster they'll bring to New York for Opening Day against the Mets.
Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons are expected to receive the bulk of closing opportunities in the absence of Gregerson, who entered camp the favorite to win the job after signing a two-year deal this winter. Bud Norris and the ascendant Mike Mayers could also factor in.
"There are going to be lots of suggestions," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said.