JUPITER, Fla.—The Cardinals’ 28-man roster appears set for Thursday’s start of the season at home with Pittsburgh. Left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas is on the list of pitchers slated to face Washington Monday here and right-hander Jake Walsh, a rookie like Thomas, was seen packing his bags to join the Memphis team in time for the start of the Class AAA club’s season on Tuesday.
Right-handed rookie Andre Pallante, who also was impressive this spring, likewise is headed to Memphis. Thomas, mostly a starter in the minors, has worked four innings this spring, allowing just one hit and netting many ground balls.