“Jedd’s going to get an opportunity to play the position,” said Matheny. “We also know about Munoz. He’s here for a reason and he’ll get his chance.
With Munoz and Tyler O’Neill (13 homers, 31 RBIs, .319 average at Memphis) brought up, the Cardinals will have the rarity of five extra men on the bench and seven relievers. Matheny said the bench needed to be deeper because the Cardinals might have to pinch hit more often for players who were in the lineup.
There was no immediate word from Mozeliak or Adam Wainwright himself after Wainwright, on the 60-day DL with elbow inflammation, underwent his final test, a “dynamic ultrasound” exam Friday.