Earlier this week, a small news article got lost in the Cardinals’ sprint towards relevance in the race for the National League playoffs. It was discovered that the Cardinals plan to use Carlos Martinez in the bullpen when he returns from the disabled list. In describing the move, John Mozeliak cited the quicker time table that would get Martinez back on the mound for the Major League squad. It’s an interesting move that accomplishes a few goals while also raising some questions. Specifically, what can we expect from a bullpen Tsunami compared to his time as a starting pitcher?
The Carlos Martinez Bullpen Experience
