PT TODAY: Carlos Martinez likely to land rotation spot

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Cardinals | Carlos Martínez making rotation bid
St. Louis Cardinals RHP Carlos Martínez has 'earned every opportunity' to be in the rotation this season, according to manager Mike Shildt.  Source: Belleville News-Democrat - Jeff Jones
 
BHQ take: With Giovanny Gallegos still not in the Cardinals’ camp, the question of who will close for St. Louis at the start of the 2020 sprint remains up in the air. There had been considerable speculation that Martinez would return to the bullpen, where he had served as the Cardinals’ closer for much of 2019. Now the tea leaves seem to be pointing towards Martinez pitching...

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