St. Louis Cardinals outfielder José Martínez is bringing joy to fans and teammates with his outstanding hitting and peppy attitude, but he’s causing headaches for manager Mike Shildt when it comes to filling out the lineup card.
The Cardinals started the year with an outfield of Marcell Ozuna, Dexter Fowler and Harrison Bader, with Tyler O’Neill as the primary fourth outfielder. Martínez has forced himself into the starting lineup after injuries to Bader and O’Neill, and with Fowler having to take some time out with the flu recently, Martínez continues to see opportunities.