First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at Busch Stadium
With Lars Nootbaar remaining out due to back spasms, Tommy Edman will start in center field for the first time in his career as the Cardinals look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Edman has made appearances as a substitute in center field twice in his career, once in 2019 for one inning and again in 2022 for five innings, but he has never started a game there.
Flanking Edman in right and left field are Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson, meaning none of the Cardinals' opening day outfielders are available to them.