Carlos Martinez #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on September 8, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Is St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez primed for a bounce back season?
There has been increased optimism around the St. Louis Cardinals organization that pitcher Carlos Martinez could be in for a bounce back season in 2020. That buzz continued Friday, with manager Mike Shildt telling Jon Morosi on MLB Network Radio that Martinez had an “impressive” initial bullpen in Jupiter, Fla.