Carlos Martinez (18) delivers a pitch in the 1st inning of the spring training game against the New York Mets at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Carlos Martinez started the season so well, but his struggles have put the St. Louis Cardinals rotation in an even worse position.
The St. Louis Cardinals have a Carlos Martinez problem.
Martinez, a right-handed, had started the season off strong. He was locating his pitches with more consistency. His velocity was solid. He had a string of starts in which he looked unhittable, generating weak contact and allowing only two earned runs in 21.