Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) walk off the field with catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) in the third inning of a Grapefruit League game against the Marlins on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
JUPITER, Fla. — At the outset of the offseason, just as he made the first of what would be four significant trades that catapulted the Cardinals into a rebuild, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom noted how the roster lacked a collection of lefty relievers.
Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero congratulates catcher Grayson Tarlow after throwing a spring training live batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals' Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Down about 30 pounds after a disciplined offseason regimen, Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo got a start at first base Tuesday.
Cardinals pitcher Brycen Mautz (52) walk off the field with catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) in the third inning of a Grapefruit League game against the Marlins on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.
Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero congratulates catcher Grayson Tarlow after throwing a spring training live batting practice on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cardinals' Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.