JUPITER, Fla. -- After sending enticing pitching prospect Jordan Hicks to Minor League camp early for a reason that had nothing to do with his arm, the Cardinals often spoke of returning Hicks to big league camp sometime before the end of spring. That day came Wednesday, when Hicks made a 2 2/3-inning cameo in the Cards' 13-6 win over the Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Hicks, ranked St. Louis' No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed two runs but also struck out four, including big leaguers Scott Van Slyke and Cameron Maybin.