Xavier Scruggs will get some time in the outfield this spring after having just two outfield appearances in his seven minor league seasons, MLB.com reports.

Scruggs will get some time in the outfield this spring after making just two outfield appearances in his seven minor league seasons, MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

With Matt Adams and Mark Reynolds set to handle the bulk of the work at first base, Scruggs' primary position, Scruggs will try to develop into an adequate outfielder for the Cardinals in an attempt to carve out a bench role with the big league club. Scruggs offers some power and has shown the ability to get on base regularly, but doesn't figure to be much more than a marginal MLB player.