PASADENA, Calif. — On his first day with the major-league team and first workout with it on a major-league field, Juan Yepez quizzed Paul Goldschmidt about the finer points of playing first base, watched Nolan Arenado for tips on how to play third, and did what he could see see what playing left or right might be like at Dodger Stadium.
He wants to be ready, when the majors call, to play as many four positions.
The majors called Wednesday.
There is only one position the Cardinals have mind: Hitter.
The Cardinals finalized their 26-man roster for the National League wild-card game by Wednesday's deadline.