PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.—This an outfielders’ day for the Cardinals’ lineup, meaning that Tyler O’Neill, Harrison Bader and Dylan Carlson all will be in the lineup behind starter Carlos Martinez while the regular infield, except for third baseman Nolan Arenado, remained behind in Jupiter, Florida, at the Cardinals’ spring training base.
The outfield’s production, or lack of same, has been a big topic ever since Marcell Ozuna left before last season. O’Neill has been the only one of the three to break out this spring as he has been the Cardinals’ top hitter at .481 on 13 for 27.