In February of this year, Alex Reyes underwent an MRI exam on his elbow that would reveal the need for Tommy John surgery. On that same day, the Cardinals were told they had won the arbitration hearing for Michael Wacha. It was a tension filled process, considering it was the first time the team had gone to a hearing room to settle an arbitration case since 1999.
A quick note for those who are unaware how arbitration works. A player with greater than 3, but less than 6, years of service time is eligible for salary arbitration.