The St. Louis Cardinals utilize Spring Training no differently than any other team: to test prospects and to audition non-roster invitees. For many the journey ends at the conclusion of Spring Training but for other players the audition will end with a roster spot with the MLB club. The 2017 Spring Training will have eight players joining the St. Louis Cardinals in an audition setting.
While the roster seems set with the players on the squad at this point, keeping the doors open for any additional strength or backup is a very wise move.
Should someone shine, then stick them on the roster (e.