Like the arrival of Alex Taveras or Rick Ankiel, much-touted prospects who the fan base was crying for to get their chance, Alex Reyes makes his first major-league start on the hill on Saturday night for the Cardinals.
The news that was announced on Friday, that Mike Leake would miss his scheduled start and that Reyes would take his place, was confirmed on Saturday, with Reyes on the posted lineup for the Cardinals for their 6:15 p.m. game against Oakland at Busch Stadium.
This isn't Reyes' debut -- he's already pitched in five games in relief -- but it's his first start, and that's where his future lies.