SAN DIEGO — The question posed to both Max Moroff and Jose Rondon as they put the finishing touches on their compelling spring-training performances was, despite all their versatility and ability to move around the field, did they have to hit their way onto the roster?
“I’d say so,” Moroff said.
Their gloves have been moved around at Class AAA.
The bat moves them up.
As the Cardinals consider what to do with shortstop Paul DeJong (bruised rib) entering the three-game visit to San Diego, two likely options to join the taxi squad or the active roster are the hottest hitters for Triple-A Memphis and two utility fielders.