The St. Louis Cardinals made some roster announcements today, three days ahead of their breaking camp on Monday. Lefthanded reliever Chasen Shreve, obtained in the Luke Voit deal with the Yankees, has been designated for assignment. Free agent Matt Wieters has won the backup catching assignment over the injury-nagged incumbent, Francisco Pena. And RHP Mike Mayers makes the opening day roster for the second season in a row.
The 32-year old Wieters becomes the third-most All-Star teamed player on the roster, behind Yadier Molina and Paul Goldschmidt, with four appearances; the most recent being in 2016.