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Cardinals downsize scouting and minor-league coaching staff; promote Carlson; await word on Hudson's exams

St. Louis Cardinals Dylan Carlson (3) hits a double in the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan,

Cardinals' Hudson leaves start because of elbow tightness
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH — Referring often to the "uncertainty" ahead for the the Cardinals, MLB, the financial situation for both, and the minor-league season for 2021, John Mozeliak confirmed a reduction of staff that is taking place with his baseball operations department this week.