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Munoz scores first big-league start as Carpenter moves to second for opener

Yairo Munoz, the new Cardinal who hit his way onto the opening day roster, will make his first major-league start, coming on opening day at Busch Stadium, complete with a corvette ride and introduction to the red jackets. To make room for Munoz in the lineup, the Cardinals are shifting No. 3 hitter Matt Carpenter to second base and sitting Kolten Wong, the presumptive everyday start at second base.

  1. Dexter Fowler, RF
  2. Tommy Pham, CF
  3. Matt Carpenter, 2B
  4. Marcell Ozuna, LF
  5. Jose Martinez, 1B
  6. Yadier Molina, C
  7. Paul DeJong, SS
  8. Yairo Munoz, 3B
  9. Adam Wainwright, P

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