When it came down to the differentiating factors the Cardinals made as they constructed their 2023 opening-day roster, two things played a role in where Juan Yepez would start the season.
The first:
“Jordan Walker made the team. Basically it. I mean, that's what it came down to,” Marmol said.
The second:
“Dylan (Carlson) offered more versatility of being able to come in and play defense and also better against left-handed pitching. So, at that point, who's taking the at-bat and who's going in in a tie game? Who's taking the at-bat and able to stay defensively after taking the at-bat?