With two open rotation spots after the Miles Mikolas injury, Carlos Martinez, Kwang-hyun Kim, and Daniel Ponce de Leon have come on strong in Spring Training. The trio have impressed this spring, and they have provided stiff competition for each other. However, entering the Spring it appeared that the Cardinals would give Carlos Martinez every chance to return to the rotation while Kim has simply been so dominant and impressive that it would be difficult for the team not to put him in the rotation, especially considering his left-handedness. Even though Ponce de Leon has pitched well in the spring, it seems likely that he will be on the outside looking in once again.
Kwang Hyun Kim and Carlos Martinez Have Staked Their Claim on Rotation Spots
