Martinez beats out Kim for fifth spot in Cardinals rotation

by | Jul 21, 2020 | Sports Features

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez delivers a pitch to the Miami Marlins in the third inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 5, 2018. Martinez returns to the linup after several weeks out with an injury. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

The Cardinals pitching rotation is set for the start of the shortened 2020 season. Manager Mike Shildt announced last night that Carlos Martínez beat out Kwang Hyun Kim for the fifth spot in the rotation. Kim will likely become the closer. The Cards’ starting rotation will consist of Jack Flaherty, Adam Wainwright, Dakota Hudson, Miles Mikolas and Martínez. Flaherty will be the Opening Day starter Friday night against the Pirates at Busch Stadium.