Cardinals at Astros March 25, 2021

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Zack Thompson

Reassigned to minor-league camp

PSt. Louis Cardinals

March 25, 2021

Thompson was reassigned to minor-league camp Thursday.

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Matt Szczur

Demoted to minor-league camp

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March 25, 2021

Szczur was reassigned to minor-league camp Thursday.

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Matthew Liberatore

Heads to minor-league camp

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March 25, 2021

Liberatore was reassigned to minor-league camp Thursday.

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Nolan Gorman

Reassigned to minor-league camp

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March 25, 2021

Gorman was reassigned to the minor-league camp Thursday.

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Johan Oviedo

Optioned to minor-league camp

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March 25, 2021

Oviedo was optioned to minor-league camp Thursday.

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Jordan Hicks

Earns noteworthy save

PSt. Louis Cardinals

March 25, 2021

Hicks was credited with his first save since June 13, 2019 in a Grapefruit League win over the Mets on Wednesday, with his velocity topping out at 100.4 mph, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

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Carlos Martinez

Redemption in Wednesday's start

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March 25, 2021

Martinez fired six scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League win over the Mets on Wednesday, allowing four hits, two walks and hitting a batter while recording five strikeouts.

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Justin Williams

Chances for roster spot increase

OFSt. Louis Cardinals

March 25, 2021

Williams, who got off to a very slow start at the plate this spring, has seen his chances of sticking on the Opening Day roster increase due to both his play and the recent forearm injury to Harrison Bader, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. "Williams has definitely done his part," said manager Mike Shildt, "especially recently."

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John Nogowski

Making excellent case for spot

1BSt. Louis Cardinals

March 25, 2021

Nogowski went into Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros hitting .423 (11-for-25) with two home runs, 11 RBI, nine walks and six runs across 19 spring contests.

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Miles Mikolas

Bullpen likely before end of spring

PSt. Louis Cardinals

March 25, 2021

Mikolas (shoulder) is expected to throw a bullpen session before spring training ends, but he likely won't face live hitters until he arrives at the team's alternate training site, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

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Taylor Jones

Optioned to Triple-A

1BHouston Astros

March 25, 2021

Jones was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Myles Straw

Not expected to lead off

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March 25, 2021

Straw isn't expected to lead off this season, as Jose Altuve appears to have manager Dusty Baker's endorsement instead, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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