Roster rundown: A look at the Cardinals
Matt Adams
First baseman looking for bounceback season after missing large portion of 2015 with right quad injury. ... Had career-lows in average (.240), home runs (five), RBIs (24) and games played (60). ... Nicknamed “Big City.”
Yadier Molina
Future Hall of Fame catcher might begin season on disabled list after two offseason surgeries on torn left thumb ligament. ... Eight-time Gold Glove Award-winner, seven-time All-Star. ... Needs 71 hits to reach 1,500 in career.
Jonathan Broxton
Reliever was acquired from Milwaukee at trade deadline last year and went 3-3 with 2.66 ERA in 26 games. ... Re-signed with Cardinals in offseason for two years and $7.5 million. ... Expected to pitch anywhere from sixth to ninth inning.
Matt Carpenter
Set career-highs in home runs with 28 and RBIs with 84 last season while also rapping 44 doubles. ... Has scored 326 runs in last three seasons, tops among third basemen. ... Two-time All-Star.
Greg Garcia
Left-handed hitter is expected to be main infield reserve. ... Batted .240 in career-high 49 games last season. ... Played second, third and shortstop last season.
Jaime Garcia
Lone left-hander in Cardinals rotation. ... Finally was able to remain healthy last season and posted 10-6 record with career-low 2.43 ERA. ... Permitted just six home runs in 129 2/3 innings.
Randal Grichuk
Big-time power hitter has been a big-time injury risk the last two years. ... Center fielder is capable of 30-plus home runs if he can stay healthy. ... Battled back and elbow injuries last season, but still batted .276 with 17 homers and 47 RBIs.
Jedd Gyorko
Infielder was acquired in December from San Diego Padres for center fielder Jon Jay. ... Batted .282 with .445 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching last season. ... Hit career-best 23 homers in 2013.
Matt Holliday
Reached base in first 43 games of season to set NL record. ... Two severe injuries to right quad derailed season for left fielder, who hit just four homers. ... Expected to see time at first base this season.
Mike Leake
Pitcher signed five-year, $80-million deal with Cardinals in December. ... Has won in double figures four of last five seasons. ... Known for his ability to help himself with the bat.
Tyler Lyons
Expected to be full-time reliever unless pressed into service as starter. ... Was 3-1 with 3.75 ERA in 17 games, including eight starts, last year. ... Twenty of his 40 career games have come as a starter.
Seth Maness
Durable reliever induced 39 double plays in three seasons. ... Has worked in 215 games since arriving in big leagues in 2013. ... Former starter can throw multiple innings if needed.
Carlos Martinez
Season ended prematurely by shoulder fatigue in late September. ... Won 14 games and registered 3.01 ERA. ... Conducted first interview in English during offseason.
Adam Wainwright
Returns to lead rotation after ruptured Achilles’ tendon sidelined him for most of last season. ... Two-time 20-game winner also has won 19 games twice. ... Is 121-67 with 2.98 ERA In his career, all of it with the Cardinals.
Brandon Moss
Acquired from Cleveland at the trade deadline last year. ... Expected to provide power to lineup that sorely needs it. ... Can play first base, but is best in left and right fields.
Seung Hwan Oh
Korean reliever adds depth to Cardinals’ pen. ... Had 41 saves for Hanshin Tigers of the Japan Central League last season. ... Nickmamed “The Final Boss” and “Stone Buddha.”
Brayan Pena
Native of Cuba will be Yadier Molina’s backup at catcher. ... Batted .273 with Cincinnati last season. ... Switch-hitter doesn’t have strong arm, but owns quick release and throws are accurate.
Jhonny Peralta
Shortstop will be on the disabled list until July following thumb surgery. ... Slumped in second half last year but still batted .275 with 17 homers and 71 RBIs. ... Below-average range, but sure-handed.
Tommy Pham
Can play all three outfield positions. ... Likely to see most of his time in left field unless injuries befall Randal Grichuk. ... Batted .268 with five homers and 18 RBIs in 52 games as rookie last season.
Stephen Piscotty
Batted .305 with seven homers and 39 RBIs in 63 games as rookie in 2015. ... Sizzled in NL Division Series against Chicago Cubs, batting .375 (6-for-16) with three homers and six RBIs in four games. ... Replaces Jason Heyward as everyday right fielder.
Trevor Rosenthal
Set Cardinals franchise record with 48 saves last season. ... Has 93 saves in last two seasons. ... Made his first All-Star team last year.
Kevin Siegrist
Set record for Cardinals left-handed relievers with 90 strikeouts last season. ... Led NL with 81 appearances and had 2.17 ERA. ... Held right-handed batters to .164 average.
Ruben Tejada
Signed March 19 after being placed on waivers by the New York Mets. ... Will start at shortstop until Jhonny Peralta returns from injury in July. ... Steady defender, light hitter suffered broken leg in playoffs last season on slide by Los Angeles Dodgers’ Chase Utley.
Sam Tuivailala
Hard-throwing reliever was up and down between St. Louis and Class AAA Memphis last year. ... Pitched in 14 innings and struck out 20 in 14 2/3 innings. ... Working on a cutter that Cardinals believe can be an out pitch.
Michael Wacha
Won career-high 17 games last season. ... Slumped in September when he logged 7.88 ERA in five starts. ... Possesses one of best changeups in the game.
Jordan Walden
Missed most of last season after being acquired from Atlanta. ... Former closer will provide late-inning stability in bullpen. ... Posted 32 saves for Los Angeles Angels in 2011.
Kolten Wong
Second baseman could be ready for breakout season fans have been anticipating. ... Trying to avoid succumbing to emotional ups and downs that have plagued him last two years. ... Signed five-year, $25.5 million contract extension in March.
This story was originally published March 27, 2016 at 12:13 AM with the headline "Roster rundown: A look at the Cardinals."