Alex Reyes was poised to be a Rookie of the Year favorite until Tommy John surgery interrupted his ascension. He'll have to wait another year for the chance to pursue a postseason award. Carlos Martinez, on the other hand, won't.
Martinez has been a budding star for a few years now, and is he nudging his way into being one of the game's elite starting pitchers. Fresh off signing a multiyear contract in February, Martinez will become the youngest Cardinals pitcher since 1989 to make an Opening Day start when he takes the ball Sunday night against the Cubs.