PT TOMORROW: NL Central—No clear Plan B in STL bullpen

St. Louis Cardinals

After a shaky 2014 skills season, Trevor Rosenthal (RHP, STL) was dominant in 2015, and has the closer role locked down. If something were to happen to him, the team has a few capable options waiting in the wings, though it's unclear at this point who would be the favorite for saves.

Kevin Siegrist (LHP, STL) was Plan B a season ago, and he provided plenty of value, with seven wins, six saves, and a 2.17 ERA. But his skills weren't all that impressive, and he's a lefty with a career 1.6 Cmd against LHH. With a couple of new additions to the pen this year, don't be surprised if he moves down in the pecking order.

Jordan Walden (RHP, STL) served as the primary setup man at the beginning of last season, but suffered a...

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