Cardinals' Alex Reyes: Earns spot in 2017 rotation

Reyes has earned a spot in the Cardinals rotation heading into 2017, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Ben Frederickson reports.

Analysis:

This would have been widely assumed, given how Reyes pitched with the big league club this year, and general manager John Mozeliak essentially confirmed the notion Wednesday. Reyes logged 46 innings in the big leagues this year, so he will maintain his prospect status heading into 2017, holding a legitimate claim as the top pitching prospect in baseball. He posted a 2.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB in 28.2 innings as a starter, showcasing his bat-missing ability and also the need for him to improve his control going forward.