Liberatore makes spring start for Cardinals rotation spot

Matthew Liberatore, a left-handed pitcher, is set to make his first start of the spring for the St. Louis Cardinals. This comes as the team evaluates its options for the pitching staff. His start on Saturday follows Michael McGreevy's impressive outing against the Mets, where he pitched five scoreless innings. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol expressed excitement about Liberatore’s chance to start. The Cardinals are considering a six-man rotation, and Liberatore’s performance will be important as they finalize their roster for the upcoming season. They will leave Florida for an exhibition game in Memphis on Monday. Victor Scott II has also stood out this spring, hitting four home runs, as he competes for the last position player spot. The Cardinals are weighing the advantages of different pitching roles, including a long reliever. In other news, Nolan Arenado worked on his timing by taking part in simulated games, while Masyn Winn returned after a wrist injury but is struggling at the plate. Former player Jim Edmonds is among the Cardinals Hall of Famers expected at the opening day. Overall, the Cardinals are in the final stages of preparing for the season with key decisions still to be made regarding their pitching rotation and roster.